Financial Analyst

Aspen Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shared services firm in Dubai seeks a skilled Financial Analyst to provide comprehensive financial insights, enhance reporting tools, and support budgeting and forecasting processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in finance software like SAP and Power BI. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a permanent contract in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Extensive experience in managing SAP systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report financial results for periodic operations.
• Support FPA Manager in various projects.
• Participate in annual budget process and assist in forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Description

Aspen TESS is Aspen's technology enabled shared services business,establishedto be a partner in unlocking business value through digital innovation and process efficiency. Aspen TESS willeliminaterepetitive effort and use technology tooptimizestandardizedprocesses, by delivering cost-effective services and innovative solutions to Aspen business units globally.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the Financial Analyst role is to deliver comprehensive andaccuratefinancial insights by preparing, reviewing, and presenting complex data, alongside actionable recommendations for Management. This role involvesassistingin forecasting and planning, enhancing reporting tools and processes, and ensuring precise execution of month-end close activities. Key to success is the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, support multi-region financial operations, and drive the business forward to achieve budgetary and strategic goals through insightful analysis and effective decision-making support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Analyzeand report financial results for periodic operations, including revenues, margin analysis, product line profitability, operating profit, and balance sheet activities.
• Perform internal financial reporting, trend analysis, and variance analysis.
• Handlead-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
• Support FPA Manager in various projects and programs, ensuring their successful completion.
• Set up, coordinate, and prepare monthly operating metrics and ratios, including creating graphs and charts.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variances

• Participate in annual operating and capital budget process, including budget consolidations.
• Assist FPA Manager in updating forecasts and tracking performance against targets.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, comparing actual results to budgeted figures.

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Ensure the integrity of internal financial controls in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Assist FPA Manager and the team in addressing internal and external audit queries

Process Improvement and Development

• Identifyand implement process improvements in operations infrastructure and financial reporting.
• Contribute to the development of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) deliverables, including reporting and budgeting processes.
• Support the decision-making process with daily reporting and analysis requirements relating to monthly operating and financial results, sales and bookings reports, monthly inventory turnover, business drivers, as well as written comments for executive presentation

Communication and Team Support

• Communicate with team members to gather necessary information for financial analysis and reporting.
• Assistin responding to basic inquiries from internal stakeholdersregardingfinancial data.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical skills with a keen ability to dissect and understand complex financial information.
• High levelof accuracy and meticulousness in financial reporting and data analysis.
• Proactive inidentifyingissues and developing effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial data clearly to stakeholders at various levels.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the month-end close process, including reconciliation, variance analysis, and ensuringtimelyandaccuratereporting.
• Proficiencyin using financial software (preferably SAP+ Power BI)and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Understandingofindustry-specific financial metrics, trends, and regulations relevant to the organization's sector.
• Understanding of financial compliance requirements and regulatory standards affecting financial reporting and analysis.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in managing and implementing SAP systems and solutions.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with financial software and tools, as well as experience working cross-functionally and managing month-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting intricate financial data, including creating detailed reports and offering actionable insights.
• Hands‑on experience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and planning cycles.
• Proventrack recordof managing month-end close activities, including reconciliation, variance analysis, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to handle large datasets, perform data integrity checks, and create detailed financial reports.
• Skills in collaborating with different departments to ensure alignment of financialobjectivesand support decision‑making.
• Experience working with global teams and managing financial processes across various time zones and regulatory environments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines, particularly during month-end close periods

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Dubai