Finance Data Analytics Manager

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Group is hiring a Finance Data Analytics Manager in Dubai to drive financial strategy and decision-making for a global business. You will lead data governance, collaborate with IT and analytics teams, and develop scalable reporting across functions.

The role demands strong leadership, expertise in analytics tools (Power BI, Microstrategy, SAP BO, SQL, Python) and a track record delivering data-driven insights to improve business performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance system and procedures.
• Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Data Science, Information Systems or Business Analytics.
• Experience in data management, governance or analytics with a service-oriented focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead data governance frameworks to ensure quality, consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data & Analytics and IT on data security and protection laws.
• Build and maintain a strong data domain foundation for scalable analytics and reporting.
• Define data standards and taxonomies; align architecture with strategic goals.
• Develop advanced analytics models and drive insights for business decisions.

Skills

Data governance

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Microstrategy

SAP BO

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as an Finance Data Analytics Manager and play a key role in driving financial strategy and decision-making for a global business. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your financial expertise will be central to shaping the future of aviation while making a meaningful impact on a global stage.

Our finance department at Emirates Group is responsible for acquiring and managing financial resources to generate profit. The team is pivotal in providing relevant financial information contributing to the productivity of our business functions, planning, and decision-making activities.

In This Role, You Will

• Enforce data governance frameworks and policies to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Oversee data stewardship practices, including data classification, metadata management and data lineage tracking.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Data & Analytics and IT to ensure robust data security measures and adherence to data protection laws.
• Lead the establishment and maintenance of a strong data domain foundation that supports efficient data integration, accessibility, and accuracy across Group Services functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document data domains, standards, and taxonomies. Ensure that data architecture aligns with the organisations strategic goals and support scalable analytics and reporting solutions.
• Oversee the development and implementation of advanced analytics models and methodologies to extract insight from data.
• Provide strategic direction on the use of data analytics to identify trends, predict outcomes, and drive business performance improvements and collaborate with business leaders to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights that support decision making.
• Define, develop, and manage KPIs that align with the strategic objectives of Group Services and the broader organisation. Lead the creation of dashboards, reports, and visualisations that provide real-time insights into performance and operational efficiency. Ensure that reporting solutions are user-friendly, accessible, and tailored to the needs of different stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in data governance, analytics, and reporting, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise data processes and reporting frameworks.
• Manage the enablement of self-service analytics. Collaborate with Enterprise Data & Analytics COE to enable business stakeholders to gain insights from their data and engage them in data discovery, analysis, visualisation, and exploration.

Qualification

• 8+ years of experience in finance system and procedures.
• Degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related field etc.
• Relevant experience including (but not limited to) data management, governance, analytics, or a related area, with a focus on service-oriented functions.

You’ll Have An Edge If You Have

• Ability to multi-task and work across various departments with strict deadlines and to navigate competing interests across stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to produce and analyse reports of high quality
• Ability to translate data and insights into actionable information to recommend improvement policies
• Proven track record of managing teams and delivering data-driven insights that impact business outcomes.
• Possess a strong understanding of industry best practices concerning analytics, systems and governance within a large organisation or business unit
• Expertise in analytical tools and knowledge of technologies such as Power BI, Microstrategy, SAP BO, SQL and Python
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.

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