Assistant Manager - FP&A I Real Estate I Finance

**Job Requisition ID:** 177416 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:** This role supports the FP&A function across the business, playing a key role in driving strategic decision-making. It involves contributing to the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis, while ensuring alignment with financial objectives in collaboration with cross-functional teams, Regional Finance, and Group Finance. The position acts as a business co-pilot, supporting the Financial Manager and Asset Management teams in daily operations, decision-making, strategic planning, and monthly management reviews. The role requires a commercially and process-oriented mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and high attention to detail, with a focus on compliance with relevant laws and policies. It involves regular interaction with senior leadership and requires solid knowledge of accounting standards, real estate operations, and Egyptian real estate regulations. **What you will do:** **Financial Reporting & Analysis** * Support accurate monthly close and balance sheet integrity through analysis and review. * Prepare monthly reporting packages and conduct financial analysis across key business cycles, providing actionable insights to management. **Budgeting & Planning** * Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes. * Monitor cash flow, project funding, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives. * Track market trends and provide insights on risks and opportunities. * Ensure strong budgetary control over OPEX and CAPEX. **Business Support & Stakeholder Management** * Review lease agreements and assess financial impact on revenue and receivables. * Act as a key interface between business, finance, and audit stakeholders. * Support process improvements, reporting automation, and system enhancements. * Ensure all financial activities comply with budgets, policies, and approval frameworks. **Required Skills to be successful:** * 6–7 years of experience across FP&A and controlling functions, with a solid foundation in Finance and Accounting. * Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in core Finance and Accounting roles. * Experience within Real Estate, Construction, or FMCG industries is preferred. **What equips you for the role:** * Bachelor’s degree in commerce / accounting / finance. * Knowledge of management reporting, automation and accounting systems is necessary. * Accounting / Finance qualification (CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA), MBA is a plus * Knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP and Yardi expertise will be preferred. **About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate** The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us. AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.