Financial Analyst – Budget Planning Department (Hard Commodity) Dubai Based

HUMAN-CRAFT -FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hard-commodity organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join its Budget Planning Department in Dubai. The role entails supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities across multiple business units. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in financial analysis. Proficiency in financial modelling and Excel is required, alongside strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or corporate finance.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Solid understanding of budgeting processes and financial analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting cycle and variance analysis.
• Develop financial models for forecasting and planning.
• Prepare financial performance reports and monitor results against budget.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

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.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ 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.