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Senior Financial Accountant | Al-Futtaim Automotive – BYD | KSA | Riyadh (SA) contract
Job Requisition ID: 177785
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Overview of the Role
We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to support financial planning, performance analysis, and commercial decision-making across dealership operations in KSA.
The role works closely with dealership leadership, FP&A, and Finance Business Partners to deliver accurate reporting, improve profitability, strengthen working capital management, and support strategic business decisions across the retail network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial planning across dealership operations
- Analyze financial performance, identify variances, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Monitor sales performance, gross profit, margins, dealer incentives, and OEM rebate structures
- Track inventory levels, stock aging, turnover, and floor plan financing impact
- Support working capital optimization and cost control across departments
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports and KPI dashboards
- Support month-end closing, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement reviews
- Analyze Aftersales, Parts, Service, and F&I profitability and performance drivers
- Ensure compliance with OEM reporting requirements and internal finance policies
- Support audits, process improvements, and finance system accuracy across DMS and ERP platforms
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis for new projects, pricing models, and strategic business cases
Required Skills
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling skills
- Solid understanding of dealership P&L and retail KPIs
- Experience in F&I financial performance analysis
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
- Excellent reporting, presentation, and communication abilities
- High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting.
Experience
- 4–6 years of experience in Financial Accounting, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
- Strong ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Experience with Power BI
Preferred Certifications
- CMA (highly preferred)
- CPA, ACCA, or CA is an advantage
- Advanced Excel / Financial Modelling certification
- Power BI or Tableau certification preferred
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers – right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
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