Financial Analyst

African Queen Marketing Management (AQMM); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company is seeking a Financial Analyst to oversee financial planning and analysis across multiple markets, including Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves leading budgeting and forecasting efforts, analyzing financial performance, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background with 5+ years of experience, preferably in fintech or emerging markets, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, ideally within fintech, lending, or emerging markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or independently manage financial functions across multiple countries or subsidiaries.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, local compliance requirements, and multi-currency operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• Manage capital planning, monitor liquidity, and support fundraising or investor engagement efforts.
• Prepare and present consolidated financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Masters degree or CPA / ACCA / CIMA

Job description

Location : Dubai (with cross-border collaboration)

Industry : Fintech Lending & Payments

We are a fast-growing fintech company with operating subsidiaries across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our mission is to provide responsible, innovative financial solutions that promote financial inclusion and empower underserved communities. We are hiring a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for overseeing the companys financial planning, analysis, reporting, and capital management across multiple markets.

This is a high-impact role open to professionals at various levels of experience from mid-level to senior and director-level candidates, including those who have previously held CFO roles. The individual will lead the finance function independently and work closely with the executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for the holding company and its subsidiaries
• Analyze financial and operational performance across markets; provide insights and data-driven recommendations to support strategic decisions
• Manage capital planning, monitor liquidity, and support fundraising or investor engagement efforts
• Prepare and present consolidated financial reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure regulatory and tax compliance across jurisdictions in Sub-Saharan Africa; collaborate with local teams to meet government and audit requirements
• Design and implement financial processes, controls, and systems to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
• Support risk management, cost optimization, and scenario analysis in fast-changing environments
• Serve as the key financial resource for country CEOs and leadership, without direct reporting to a CFO

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Masters degree or CPA / ACCA / CIMA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, ideally within fintech, lending, or emerging markets
• Demonstrated ability to lead or independently manage financial functions across multiple countries or subsidiaries
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficient in Excel and financial systems
• Deep understanding of IFRS, local compliance requirements, and multi-currency operations
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability; able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach

Financial Analyst • Dubai, United Arab Emirates