UAE National | Process & Compliance Manager | Automotive | Finance Full-time

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 Manager – Process & Compliance to support the finance transformation agenda across Al-Futtaim Automotive’s UAE and overseas operations.

In this role, you will work closely with Finance, IT, and business teams to support ERP enhancements, strengthen process governance, improve system adoption, and drive better controls across automotive business operations.

The successful candidate will bring a strong finance process background, ERP understanding, analytical thinking, and the ability to work confidently with multiple stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems from a finance process and compliance perspective.
• Partner with IT and business teams to identify, design, and execute system improvements.
• Drive smooth delivery of system upgrades, enhancements, and process changes with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Build strong process knowledge across automotive operations including new vehicles, used vehicles, parts, service, rental, leasing, finance integration, treasury, tax, and reporting.
• Review current business processes and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve service delivery.
• Ensure business processes and systems comply with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Develop exception management dashboards and early warning reports using analytics tools to identify process risks and business exceptions.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong understanding of finance operating systems, ERP processes, and business process controls.
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across Finance, IT, and business teams.
• Good communication and documentation skills with confidence in explaining process and system requirements clearly.

What Equips You for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years supporting SAP or other ERP processes.
• Experience in automotive, retail, or a similar complex business environment is preferred.
• Professional qualifications or certifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, SAP, Project Management, or Information Systems are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SAP inbound and outbound processes is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business documentation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About the Team

You will be part of the Divisional Finance Process & Compliance team and will report to the Financial Controller – P&C. The role works closely with Finance, IT, business operations, and process owners across the Automotive division to support system governance, process improvement, and effective ERP adoption.

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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