Finance Analyst - Business Performance Middle East and Africa(MEA) - 12 Months Contract

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic analyst to enhance data-driven decision-making across the Middle East and Africa. This role involves crafting insights from financial performance data and collaborating with commercial teams to drive accuracy in forecasting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, enabling them to identify risks and opportunities effectively. Join a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and offers a comprehensive rewards package, ensuring you thrive in your career while making a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Retirement/Pension plan

Medical insurance

Employee assistance programs

Calm meditation app subscription

Inclusive leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills required.
• Ability to influence decision-making and drive timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable insights through analysis of financial performance.
• Support planning, budgeting, and performance reviews.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency

Modeling large data sets

Excellent communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Data analysis tools

Reporting tools

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

You will be responsible for crafting and empowering best-in-class forecasting and strategy. You will be accountable for providing proactive and actionable insights through analysis of financial and commercial performance across the Middle East and Africa Region.

You will play an integral role in supporting the review of commercial performance, identification of risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights during all our weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings. You will interact significantly with the commercial teams to monitor depletion performance and deliver accurate forecasting practices.

ABOUT YOU

You are intellectually curious and enjoy working in a dynamic environment within a high performing team.

You are proactive in driving continuous improvement. Your ability to analyze and interpret multiple data points, clearly communicate recommendations, and influence multiple stakeholders will make you an integral part of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our consumer at the heart, your key focus will be:

1. Be the key point of contact in the MEA Finance business performance team, working closely with senior leaders and commercial teams on forward-looking analysis, insights, and performance reporting versus strategies.
2. Enhance data-driven decision-making by creating or improving reporting to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scope, setting a benchmark for the business.
3. Provide strategic analysis and practical direction to maximize brand value (gross profit) aligned with overall strategy.
4. Drive analytics and reviews of commercial forecasts against market and brand trends, challenging where necessary to ensure accuracy.
5. Assist and support Annual Planning, Business Reviews, and QBRs.
6. Demonstrate good judgment, managing details while maintaining a view of the bigger picture for solution alignment.
7. Support business cycles: planning, budgeting, performance reviews, and assessment of risks & opportunities.
8. Continuously identify risks and opportunities by analyzing industry trends to provide insights to the organization.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Leading or supporting ad-hoc projects.
• Becoming the subject matter expert for internal/external data systems, including training on reporting tools and solutions.
• Supporting senior leadership in strategic decisions as part of AMEA Finance.
• Driving the shift from intuitive to data-driven decision-making within the MEA team.

SKILLS

Required skills and experience:

• Solid financial acumen, analytical skills, technical proficiency, and ability to execute strategies in the market.
• Strong relationships with commercial teams, distributors, and support functions.
• Comfort with modeling and understanding large data sets to derive insights.
• Good judgment, detail management, and strategic thinking for solution alignment.
• Ability to influence decision-making, especially commercial decisions.
• Thought leadership, partnership, and value creation mindset.
• Ability to balance urgency with data accuracy and drive timely decisions.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation.
• Continuous improvement mindset, process optimization, and issue identification.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and experience building models and dashboards.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi, we value attributes that elevate our culture: Fearless, Family, Founder. Key attributes include:

• Belonging: Creating a culture where people feel appreciated.
• Self-awareness: Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and impact.
• People agility: Relating to others and navigating tough situations.
• Results agility: Delivering results confidently and inspiring teams.
• Mental agility: Thinking critically, strategically, and creatively.
• Change agility: Embracing change, curiosity, and growth mindset.

We promote diversity and fair treatment for all employees, with rights under Federal Employment Laws for U.S. applicants.

Perks of Working for Us

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, and well-being programs, linked to performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off, volunteer days
• Retirement/Pension plan

Health & Wellbeing:

• Medical, critical illness, and life insurance
• Calm meditation app subscription
• Employee assistance programs
• Inclusive leave policies

Additional benefits vary by employment type, location, and may be subject to contributions or subsidies. Incentive plans depend on regional, market, and functional factors.