Financial Analyst

GBM; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights that drive business decisions, focusing on cost tracking, margin analysis, and budgeting. Your expertise will help optimize profitability and ensure effective financial management. Collaborating closely with various departments, you will play a key role in analyzing financial data and preparing comprehensive reports. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and a drive for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate FP&A or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct gross margin analysis to support pricing decisions.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Cost Optimization

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

ERP Systems (e.g. SAP)

Budgeting

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Chartered Accountant Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Large-scale ERP Systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

Job Family: Support Function – Finance

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Summary:

As a Financial Analyst at GBM, you will support the finance team by providing detailed analysis across costing, pricing, and financial planning activities. You will assist in cost tracking, margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting to help guide business decisions. Through accurate financial insights and close collaboration with different teams, you will contribute to improving profitability, controlling costs, and ensuring effective financial management in line with company objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements. Monitor and analyze cost trends to support informed decision-making.
• Analyze and reconcile cost accruals and work-in-progress deferrals with project plans monthly.
• Manage ledger accounts associated with the project cost.
• Work closely with other teams to track movements in costs, including Sales, Marketing, HR, and Operations.
• Conduct gross margin analysis to support optimal pricing decisions and ensure profitability targets are met
• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Support monthly P&L preparation and deliver robust P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, timely insight into operational performance, and timely advice on variances, trends, and corrective actions to be taken.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or post graduate certification
• Chartered Account and/or Big4 experience is a plus.
• Core Competencies
• Excellent analytical thinking.
• Self-motivated and high drive to achieve common goals.
• High standards for accuracy and precision.
• Able to work independently and as a part of the diverse but cohesive Finance team.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well versed in Accounting & Financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Balanced Risk Taking.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of proven experience in a corporate FP&A or similar role.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Expert knowledge of large-scale ERP systems (e.g. SAP)