Senior Financial Analyst

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance their Group Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role is pivotal in delivering accurate financial consolidations, insightful analysis, and impactful board-level reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting, alongside exceptional analytical and communication skills. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll collaborate with various departments to drive financial performance and support strategic initiatives. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a Group FP&A or corporate finance role.
• Strong expertise in financial consolidations and intercompany structures.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial results and analyze business unit submissions for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Board and Executive Committee.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CA/CMA/MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in group-level financial consolidations, high-quality analysis and insights, and board-level reporting. This role also requires strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering particularly for corporate and head office functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Level Consolidation & Analysis

• Consolidate financial results across business units and geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.
• Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.
• Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities at a Group level.

Board & Executive Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
• Develop high-impact management dashboards, KPI tracking tools, and variance analyses with narrative insights.
• Support investor relations, CEO/CFO office, and strategy teams with ad-hoc financial insights.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.
• Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Corporate Communications).
• Track and report performance against plans, ensuring early identification of variances and action points.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance partner to Group function heads supporting cost management, project analysis, and value creation initiatives.
• Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, models, and tools across the Group.
• Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA/CA/CMA/MBA is a strong advantage.
• 6-10 years of experience in FP&A including at least 3 years in a Group FP&A or corporate finance role within a diversified or multi-entity organization.

Additional Information:

• Strong expertise in financial consolidations and intercompany structures.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Hyperion) is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time