Finance Business Partner | Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD | KSA

Overview

Financial Operations

• Support daily financial activities to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and processed on time.
• Monitor invoices, payments, accruals, and financial postings.
• Coordinate with Shared Services to resolve billing and cost allocation issues.
• Act as a key support point for operational teams on finance-related queries.
• Ensure smooth execution of finance processes and reliability of financial data.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Support preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts.
• Track inflows and outflows to improve financial visibility.
• Monitor receivables, payables, and accruals.
• Identify risks or delays in cash flow and escalate when needed.
• Support initiatives to improve cash collection and discipline.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Coordinate inputs across Operations, Sales, and other departments.
• Consolidate data and validate assumptions.
• Assist in rolling forecasts based on actual performance.
• Prepare variance analysis between budget, forecast, and actuals.

Reporting & Insights

• Support preparation of management reports and dashboards.
• Conduct variance analysis across revenue, cost, and margins.
• Provide clear financial insights to stakeholders.
• Support business cases, pricing reviews, and investment analysis.
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Planning & Reporting Coordination

• Ensure adherence to Group reporting timelines and standards.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in financial submissions.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to support reporting cycles.
• Prepare materials for leadership and review meetings.

Month-End Close

• Support monthly financial closing activities with Shared Services.
• Review revenue recognition, accruals, deferrals, and provisions.
• Investigate variances and unusual movements.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports in line with Group standards.

Accounting & Compliance

• Support management of accrals, prepayments, and deferrals.
• Ensure proper documentation and validation of assumptions.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting.

Audit

• Act as a key support contact for internal and external audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Respond to audit queries and track action items.
• Support audit readiness and compliance.

Stakeholder Support & Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Sales, Shared Services, and Group Finance.
• Provide responsive and professional financial support.
• Communicate clearly to resolve issues and align priorities.
• Build trust through reliability and consistent service delivery.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills
• Good understanding of accounting principles and reporting standards
• Ability to analyze data and present insights clearly
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is a plus
• 4–7 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles
• Experience in automotive or large corporate environments is preferred
• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge