Finance Analyst - 6 Moths Contract

ManpowerGroup Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East seeks a finance analyst for a 6-month contract. This role offers a chance to impact financial operations and strategic decision-making in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities that span month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong finance background in commercial finance and business accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities and deliver financial reporting.
• Conduct financial analysis and identify trends to recommend actions.
• Process distributor credit and debit notes accurately.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Business accounting

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated finance analyst for a 6-month contract to support financial operations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial performance and strategic decision-making of a dynamic and growing business.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the global services team to support month-end close activities.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.
• Partner with commercial teams to capture forecasts and highlight financial opportunities and risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for finance operations and distributor-related queries across MEA.
• Process and verify distributor credit and debit notes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Continuously improve financial processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Technical & functional skills:

• Strong finance background with a solid understanding of commercial finance and business accounting.
• Advanced financial analysis, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Leadership & personal attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated with a high level of initiative.
• Strong business orientation and analytical mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.