Business Analyst - Reporting and Performance Analytics

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai, UAE, is building a talent pool for future Business Analyst opportunities in Dubai. The role focuses on reporting and performance analytics, turning complex data into actionable insights, and supporting management decisions across Sales, Finance, HR, Payroll and Marketing.

The successful candidate will develop dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, and Alteryx, ensure data accuracy, and deliver timely management reports.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of professional experience.
• At least three years in the automotive industry preferred.
• Experience in business analysis, management reporting, dashboard development or performance analytics.
• Experience handling large volumes of business data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate data into insights and recommendations for management decisions.
• Develop reports to monitor operational performance and KPIs.
• Design dashboards and visualisations to improve data accessibility and usefulness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Reporting

Dashboard creation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Excel

Job description

Job Snapshot

Business Analyst - Reporting and Performance Analytics Job Snapshot - Role: Business Analyst - Reporting and Performance Analytics - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Automotive - Function: Business Analysis-Research - Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview

Al-Futtaim Group is developing a talent pool for future Business Analyst opportunities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is suited to an analytical professional with experience in business performance reporting, data analysis, dashboard development and management information systems. The Business Analyst will support management decision-making by converting complex business data into accurate reports, meaningful insights and practical recommendations. Working with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, HR, Payroll and Marketing, the successful candidate will help improve reporting efficiency, monitor business performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement. This is a future talent pool opportunity, with preference for candidates who have relevant experience in the automotive industry.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Business Analysis-Research
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute accurate daily, weekly and monthly management reports within established reporting timelines.
• Analyse business performance data to identify trends, operational challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate complex datasets into clear insights and recommendations that support management decisions.
• Develop business-specific reports to address operational and performance monitoring requirements.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, consistency and attention to detail across reporting activities.
• Manage multiple reporting requests while ensuring timely delivery of reliable information.
• Design and develop dashboards and data visualisations using analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau and Alteryx.
• Create new reporting solutions that improve the accessibility and usefulness of business information.
• Identify opportunities to automate existing planning and reporting processes.
• Improve reporting efficiency by reducing repetitive manual activities where practical.
• Present performance information through clear visualisations that help stakeholders understand business results.
• Conduct business performance analysis to support operational planning and management reviews.
• Prepare business simulations and calculations, including sales incentive reporting.
• Generate accurate incentive-related information and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with business teams to understand reporting requirements and identify suitable analytical approaches.
• Evaluate operational information and recommend practical improvements supported by available data.
• Coordinate with Sales, Finance, HR, Payroll, Marketing and other business stakeholders to support reporting requirements.
• Gather information from relevant departments to prepare accurate management reports and performance analyses.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional discussions by providing reliable data and relevant business insights.
• Maintain effective working relationships to ensure reporting activities support business priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum five years of professional experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience in business analysis, management reporting, dashboard development or performance analytics.
• Practical experience working with large volumes of business data.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in analytical and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or comparable solutions.
• Experience translating complex information into meaningful business insights and recommendations.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation capabilities.
• Excellent management reporting and performance analysis skills.
• Ability to develop clear dashboards and meaningful data visualisations.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and data quality.
• Effective planning, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple reporting deadlines.
• Practical problem-solving skills and sound business judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex analytical findings in a clear and understandable manner.
• Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders across different business functions.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to reporting accuracy and continuous improvement.

About the Team

The Business Analyst will work in a collaborative, performance-focused environment with stakeholders from Sales, Finance, HR, Payroll, Marketing and other business functions. The team places importance on accurate reporting, reliable performance information and effective communication. The role contributes to data-driven decision-making by ensuring that management and operational teams have access to relevant analytical insights.

Internal Application Requirements

• Internal applicants must have completed at least 18 months of employment with Al-Futtaim to be considered.
• Employees applying internally must inform their HR Business Partner (HRBP) confidentially about their application.
• The vacancy may also be advertised externally, according to the employer 's recruitment plans.

About Al-Futtaim Group

Al-Futtaim 's Talent Acquisition team considers professional qualifications, relevant experience, workplace behaviours and alignment with the Group 's values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. The company aims to provide a professional recruitment experience and makes efforts to review and respond to applications throughout the hiring process. Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group is a privately held regional organisation headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group operates through five principal business divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. Its operations extend across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, with more than 35,000 employees and partnerships involving over 200 international brands. Al-Futtaim 's business approach combines entrepreneurship, customer focus and continuous development to respond to changing market requirements. The organisation is guided by its core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence.