Financial Analyst jobs in United Arab Emirates

A Financial Analyst plays a vital role within the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team by driving financial consolidation performance analysis and strategic reporting at the group level. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality insights and board-level reporting to support key decision-making processes. The Financial Analyst will leverage strong FP&A expertise including budgeting forecasting and financial business partnering particularly for corporate and head office functions. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with a strategic mindset to enhance financial visibility and contribute to the overall performance of the organization.

Group-Level Consolidation & Analysis

• Consolidate financial results across business units & 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.

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports & presentations for Board of Directors & Executive Committee.
• Develop high-impact management dashboards and variance analyses with narrative insights.
• Support functional teams in understanding their costs and variances

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Contribute to 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 some corporate head office functions 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 :

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; Masters degree or professional certification (CA ACCA CPA CFA CIMA) preferred

• 24 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis financial reporting or a related finance role

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidations

• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an advantage

• Skilled in budgeting forecasting and financial analysis

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time