Financial Analyst - Business Development

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle in Dubai seeks a Financial Analyst to support business development through financial analysis, market research, and feasibility assessments. The role focuses on evaluating potential new brands, analyzing performance, and building financial models to guide commercial decisions.

The successful candidate will work on on-site duties with 2–3 years of relevant experience, leveraging strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office to deliver clear, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Professional qualification in Finance is considered an advantage.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitor mapping to support new brands evaluation.
• Prepare high-level financial and commercial analyses for proposed opportunities.
• Develop concise summaries highlighting key findings from business evaluations.
• Support business development decisions with structured research and financial assessments.
• Maintain and update financial feasibility templates for opportunity review.
• Present analytical findings to internal stakeholders for decision making.

Education

Graduate degree in Business Administration

Finance qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Financial Analyst - Business Development Job Snapshot - Role: Financial Analyst - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Retail - Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting - Experience: 2 to 3 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on supporting business development activities through financial analysis, market research, competitor mapping, and feasibility assessments for new business opportunities. The successful candidate will evaluate potential new brands, analyze existing business performance, and develop financial feasibility models to support informed commercial decisions. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial and market data into meaningful business insights.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Opportunity Evaluation

• Conduct research and competitive mapping to support the evaluation of potential new brands.
• Assess new business opportunities using relevant market information and existing business data.
• Prepare high-level financial and commercial analyses of proposed business opportunities.
• Develop concise summaries highlighting important findings from business evaluations.
• Support business development decisions through structured research and financial assessments.
• Monitor relevant market developments to identify factors that may influence business feasibility.

Financial Analysis and Feasibility Assessment

• Develop and maintain financial feasibility templates for evaluating new business opportunities.
• Benchmark feasibility assumptions and financial information against existing business performance.
• Extract relevant financial data from existing businesses and perform detailed analysis.
• Review financial information to identify patterns, trends, and insights that support business decisions.
• Maintain accurate and error-free feasibility models through careful data review and validation.
• Present analytical findings in a clear and organized manner to support internal evaluation processes.

Internal Approval and Reporting

• Prepare Internal Approval Notes (IAN) for business opportunity submissions.
• Compile financial analysis, market research findings, and supporting information for internal approval documentation.
• Ensure financial information and feasibility assessments are accurate and appropriately organized.
• Prepare analytical summaries and reports that communicate key findings effectively.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy in documentation used for business evaluations.

Data Management and Business Insights

• Capture, organize, maintain, and analyze financial and business information.
• Ensure business data remains accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Identify meaningful insights from financial information, market research, and business performance data.
• Monitor customer trends and changes in market conditions to support feasibility research.
• Apply analytical techniques to evaluate information relevant to commercial and financial decisions.
• Support effective information management through organized records and reliable reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional qualification in Finance is considered an advantage.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in financial analysis, business evaluation, or a similar role.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is an advantage.
• Strong capabilities in financial data analysis, market research, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good planning, communication, and organizational skills.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Financial analysis and interpretation of business performance data.
• Ability to develop and maintain financial feasibility models and evaluation templates.
• Market research, competitor mapping, and commercial benchmarking skills.
• Strong data analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate new business opportunities using financial and market information.
• High attention to detail when reviewing financial models and maintaining data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to identify relevant customer trends and market developments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical tasks while maintaining accuracy and consistency.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst will contribute to Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle 's business development activities by providing the research, financial evaluations, and feasibility assessments needed to review potential opportunities. The position combines financial analysis with commercial research, offering involvement in new brand evaluations, business benchmarking, internal approval documentation, and the interpretation of market and customer trends.

About Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim operates businesses across shopping malls, retail, communities, and entertainment in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle forms part of the group 's retail activities. The Financial Analyst will support its Finance function by providing financial and commercial insights that contribute to the evaluation of business development opportunities.