Financial Analyst (Budget Planning Department)

Snaphunt; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hard-commodity firm in Dubai seeks an analytical Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The role involves collaboration with various internal teams to gather inputs and validate financial assumptions, requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and advanced Excel skills, with familiarity in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle being preferred. This position offers a full-time office-based opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting cycle and variance analysis.
• Develop financial models for forecasting and scenario planning.
• Prepare financial performance reports.

Skills

Financial modelling and forecasting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join the Budget Planning Department within a leading hard-commodity organisation. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial planning activities across multiple business units.

This is a full-time office-based role in Dubai, working closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to enable accurate, data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting cycle, including data collection, consolidation, and variance analysis.
• Develop financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, and multi-year projections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
• Monitor actual results against budget and highlight deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (trading, operations, supply chain, corporate finance) to gather inputs and validate financial assumptions.
• Analyse cost structures, cash flow trends, and expenditure patterns.
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to the development of KPIs, dashboards, and internal reporting tools.
• Support investment assessments, capital expenditure reviews, and business-case analysis.
• Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance-related activities when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance (experience in commodities, energy, industrial or trading sectors is a strong advantage).
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
• Solid understanding of budgeting processes, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow analytics.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.
• Languages : English fluent is required. Other languages are an advantage.
• Previous experience in the GCC region is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong financial modelling capabilities
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Application Instruction

Please kindly apply in English.