Value Creation & Governance Manager | Group Technology | Corporate Services

Value Creation & Governance Manager | Group Technology | Corporate Services

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 organisation 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:

• The Technology Value Creation and Governance Manager role will perform key strategic finance & value-generating functions in the GTDP division and will work closely with all the IT Directors, stakeholders, and shared services to drive financial and commercial excellence.
• The candidate plays a key role in ongoing assessment of cost optimization/value unlock opportunities identification and assessment for GTDP.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing financial inputs, advice, and support to stakeholders for financial evaluation and commercial decision-making. He/she will provide inputs to stress test financial/business planning aspects.

What you will do:

Value Creation Opportunities Identification:

• Drive ongoing analysis for identification of opportunities to drive any cost optimization/value benefits for GTDP.
• Assess value impact for potential opportunities.

Value Creation Opportunities Governance:

• For value creation/cost optimization opportunities identified, work with relevant stakeholders to track achievement of savings potential and ensure alignment with promised budget measures.

Business Case Advisory and Reviews:

• Support relevant stakeholders/provide financial knowledge & expertise in evaluation of financial viability of proposed business projects.
• Business project financial evaluation & review of AFEs (Approval for Expenditure) prior to submission in the system [Business cases typically range between 5-20 M AED].
• Support relevant stakeholders in providing financial analysis inputs for quantifiable benefits estimation for any particular initiative/technology program.

Support for Budget Planning:

• Support CTO and Strategy Executive Director for budget planning and preparatory activities and collaborate with Group Finance stakeholders and other stakeholders, as required.

Required Skills to be Successful:

• 8-12 years of experience in financial management in the information technology sector.
• Work experience with one of the Big 4 audit firms.
• Business project financial evaluation & review.

About the Team:

• You will be reporting to the Executive Director - Technology and AI Strategy.

What Equips You for the Role:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA) with proven expertise in information technology-related financial analysis.
• Robust corporate finance knowledge.
• Strong core governance and compliance processes understanding.
• 8-12 years of well-rounded experience in the field of financial management in the information technology context.
• Work experience with one of the Big 4 audit firms will be an added advantage.
• Experience with ERP (SAP – FICO, BPC, BI, etc.) and information systems, including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
• Strong analytical skills (linking results to drivers), ability to think strategically and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based financial information.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Planning and execution expertise, strong process orientation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.