Senior Finance Analyst

TradesApp; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

TradesApp in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights, build financial models, and drive performance improvements, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes and efficient financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CFA qualification (qualified or part-qualified) preferred.
• 5–8 years of FP&A or commercial finance experience, with 2–3 years in retail.
• Experience in multi-store, multi-channel, or franchise businesses preferred.
• GCC experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics or a major ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A across channels, brands, and stores.
• Prepare monthly P&L analysis by channel, brand, and store, including variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margins, operating expenses, and inventory.
• Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support management decisions.
• Work with accounting during month-end close, including accruals and analytical reviews.
• Support new store feasibility studies, lease renewals, and other investment cases.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial Modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional

ERP Dynamics

Presentation skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CIMA/ACCA/CA/CFA qualification

Tools

Power BI

MS Dynamics (ERP)

AI tools

Job description

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels.

The role will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide actionable financial insights, identify business risks and opportunities, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to sustainable business growth and improved financial performance.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to join our dynamic and growing team.

Title: Senior Finance Analyst
Reporting Manager: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Build and maintain annual budgets, monthly budgets, and rolling forecasts across channels, brands, and stores.

• Track business performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key risks and opportunities.

• Prepare monthly P&L analysis by channel, brand, and store, including variance analysis.

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margins, operating expenses, and inventory.

• Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support management decision-making.

Management Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare monthly management reporting packs and presentations for business reviews and leadership meetings.

• Work closely with accounting during month-end close, including accruals and analytical reviews.

• Support new store feasibility studies, lease renewals, and other investment cases.

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to management.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve financial models and automate recurring reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.

• Support ERP and BI system enhancements and ensure financial master data remains accurate.

• Document reporting and financial processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and auditability.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CFA qualification (qualified or part-qualified) is preferred.

• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with 2–3 years preferably within retail.

• Experience in multi-store, multi-channel, or franchise businesses is preferred.

• GCC experience is strongly preferred.

• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills are essential.

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is an advantage.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics or a similar major ERP system.

• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong commercial acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements: