OneStream Operations Specialist

Damen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Group is seeking a proactive OneStream Operations Specialist to manage the consolidation, reporting and planning platform across the Group Control function. You will ensure stability, data integrity and continuous improvement while working with Finance, IT and Data & Analytics teams to enable data-driven decision making on a global scale.

The role offers exposure to an international finance transformation journey and opportunities to deepen expertise in OneStream within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or similar.
• Experience with OneStream in a finance context is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize the OneStream platform for consolidation, reporting and planning.
• Ensure platform stability, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and Data & Analytics teams globally.
• Provide user support and training; document solutions and best practices.
• Lead small improvements and automate repetitive tasks.

Skills

Finance knowledge

IT understanding

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

OneStream

Job description

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Position: OneStream Operations Specialist

Department: OneStream Team/Group Control

Location: Damen Shipyards Group - Middle East

Reports To: FP&A Systems Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Damen Shipyards Group Organization

Damen Shipyards Group is a leading international shipbuilder with more than 35 shipyards, repair yards, and related companies worldwide. Innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.

You will join the Damen OneStream Team within Group Control, where the financial processes, models and reporting are continuously monitored and enhanced to support the growth and ambitions of the organization. OneStream plays an increasingly important role in financial decision‑making. The OneStream Team operates at the core of the financial landscape, collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple divisions, countries and functions.

Together with the team, you will proactively contribute to maintain and initiate optimizing the OneStream platform, strengthening governance, and improving the consistency of financial data, KPIs, and reports.

Your Role

As OneStream Operations Specialist, you play a key role in managing and optimizing the OneStream platform as the core solution for financial consolidation, reporting, and planning.

You are responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and initiate continuous improvement of the platform. By standardizing processes, improving data quality, and enabling data-driven decision‑making, you help strengthen the organization’s financial capabilities.

Working within the Group Control / Financial Systems domain, you collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and Data & Analytics teams, supporting users globally and acting as a bridge between business and technology.

This role offers a strong opportunity to deepen your expertise in OneStream while contributing to an international finance transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Operations & Support

• First point of contact for users (helpdesk function)
• Resolve incidents and handle user requests
• Monitor data loads, consolidations, and workflows
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Support forecast and budgeting cycles
• Manage users, roles, and access rights

System Management & Maintenance

• Perform small system changes (configuration, metadata updates)
• Maintain cubes, dimensions, and mappings
• Support releases, updates, and testing activities
• Identify and resolve performance issues

Data & Process Control

• Monitor data quality and perform reconciliations
• Oversee integrations with source systems (e.g., ERP)
• Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies
• Ensure reliable and consistent financial reporting

Continuous Improvement (Practical)

• Identify recurring issues and address root causes
• Automate manual steps where possible
• Standardize templates and ways of working
• Implement small improvements based on user feedback

User Support & Collaboration

• Support and train users
• Coordinate with Finance and IT on issues
• Document solutions and working instructions
• Share best practice across the organization

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or similar
• 3–6 years of excellent experience in OneStream
• Understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and planning processes

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong combination of finance and IT understanding
• Experience with data integration and data modelling
• Knowledge of consolidation rules and accounting principles (IFRS/Dutch GAAP)
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with change and release management

Personal Competencies

• Proactive and results-driven
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Hands-on and pragmatic mindset
• Accurate and quality-focused
• Strong communication skills across business and IT
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Why Join Damen?

At Damen, you will work at the intersection of Finance and Technology, contributing to the operational excellence of a global finance platform. You will collaborate with experienced OneStream and finance professionals, gain exposure to international processes and stakeholders, and benefit from a strong focus on both personal and professional development.

Ready to Apply?

Are you passionate about financial systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement? Join Damen and help support and optimize our global OneStream environment.