Senior Business Analyst ID - 35715

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants in Dubai seeks a Senior Business Analyst to analyze financial and business accounting activities for the ME region and support strategic priorities. You will translate priorities into actionable plans, drive value-creation initiatives, and provide high-quality insights to guide decisions.

Collaborating with the HOD and BU Leadership Team, you will develop financial models, management reports and strategic analyses to support growth, performance, and

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
• 5–10 years of experience in business/financial analysis in an international environment
• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting and auditing
• Proven track record of designing and delivering strategic initiatives
• Proficient in Excel and financial modelling
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma; Black/Green Belt an advantage
• Understanding of daily management processes and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Support the HOD and BU Leadership Team in delivering the business strategy and growth
• Drive and implement the Long-Range Plan (LRP) with Leadership Team
• Develop, implement and monitor Value-Creation Plans for growth opportunities
• Identify opportunities to accelerate growth via pricing and recurring revenue
• Coordinate BU Leadership Team agenda and ensure process discipline
• Prepare strategic analyses, financial models and management reports
• Support strategy packs, LRP content and SDP Level 1 documentation
• Monitor revenue growth, recurring revenue, pricing and KPIs
• Track strategic initiatives from planning to execution and results
• Facilitate KPI reviews, MBRs, QBRs and business reviews
• Identify improvement opportunities and support operational excellence initiatives
• Work with Finance, Commercial, Operations and Leadership teams
• Provide structured analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Excel

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Operational excellence

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Dubai. The role will focus on analyzing and planning financial and business accounting activities for the Middle East (ME) region, while supporting business strategy, growth initiatives, financial performance, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with the HOD and BU Leadership Team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, drive value-creation initiatives, and provide high-quality financial and business insights to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HOD and BU Leadership Team in delivering the business strategy and achieving above-market growth.
• Drive and operationalize the Business Unit Strategy and Long-Range Plan (LRP) in collaboration with the Leadership Team.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Value-Creation Plans (VCPs) for new growth opportunities, integrations, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate growth through commercial excellence, pricing, recurring revenue growth, and other key performance drivers.
• Manage and coordinate the BU Leadership Team agenda, ensuring effective implementation of business processes, tools, and operating rhythms.
• Prepare strategic analysis, financial models, management reports, and business insights to support decision-making.
• Support the preparation of strategy packs, LRP content, and SDP Level 1 documentation.
• Monitor and analyze key business and commercial performance indicators, including revenue growth, MIF growth, Annual Recurring Revenue, and pricing.
• Support the delivery and tracking of strategic initiatives from planning through execution and measurable results.
• Facilitate regular KPI reviews, MBRs, QBRs, and other business performance reviews.
• Identify business improvement opportunities and support the implementation of operational excellence initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Leadership teams to drive business performance.
• Provide structured analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• CA/CPA qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, planning, or a similar role within an international business environment.
• Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and auditing.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience in process deployment, project management, or business transformation is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies; Black Belt or Green Belt certification would be an advantage.
• Understanding of daily management processes and operational excellence frameworks.