Financial Controller - Financial Planning & Analysis

About Al-FuttaimEstablished in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.Overview Of The Role: The Financial Controller, FP&A plays a key role in strengthening financial planning, performance management, and management reporting across the Real Estate Group, providing a consolidated regional view of business performance. The role partners closely with senior leadership, leveraging strong commercial acumen, macroeconomic insights, and real estate market knowledge to drive forward-looking analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.A key focus is transforming FP&A through AI, automation, and advanced analytics, enhancing the quality, efficiency, and predictive value of financial planning and reporting. The successful candidate will bring a strong executive presence, excellent presentation skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive ownership mindset to generate actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and foster accountability across the organization. What You Will Do: FP&A Leadership  Act as the central point of contact for FP&A activities across the Real Estate Group and relevant Group Finance requirements.Build trusted relationships across Finance and the business, using influence and appropriate escalation to drive alignment and timely delivery.Support the Head Of Finance in establishing strategic priorities and converting them into implementation plans.  Budgeting, Forecasting and Strategic Planning  Lead and review individual and consolidated budgets, forecasts, and business plans across portfolios and geographies.Manage the end-to-end cycle, including timelines, templates, assumptions, and reviews.Challenge financial and operational assumptions with commercial knowledge and market intelligence.Utilize scenario, sensitivity, and predictive analysis to present potential outcomes and management responses.