Investment Consultant à United States

Our client, a leading global hospitality startup is expanding it's team in Dubai!

With a presence in 80+ countries, they partner with hotels and property owners to create quality living spaces for millions of travelers worldwide. As they continue to grow, theyre looking for passionate and driven professionals to join their journey.

Location: Dubai, UAE

Note: This opportunity is open only to candidates currently residing in Dubai. Applications from outside the UAE will not be considered at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Support the assessment of corporate development plans, multi-year strategies, and growth opportunities through advanced financial modeling.
• Track performance against weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual targets; deliver actionable performance insights through analytical review and trend analysis.
• Assist in developing and executing routine processes to monitor the companys financial and operational performance.
• Build and maintain scenario models to evaluate business development and expansion strategies.
• Prepare presentations and reports for monthly and quarterly senior leadership meetings and other strategic initiatives.
• Gather, analyze, and validate key data to ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to support financial reporting accuracy and effectiveness.
• Lead the planning and preparation of annual budgets and regular forecast updates.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, cash flow tracking, and monthly closing activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Support tax planning and regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring full compliance with UAE financial laws.
• Conduct cost and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial policies and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure process consistency.
• Partner with senior management across departments to establish effective planning and analysis frameworks.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to support and achieve company-wide financial goals (P&L delivery).
• Supervise special finance projects as needed, contributing to operational improvements and strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3 -6 years of experience in Finance, preferably in the hospitality or startup industry.
• Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and bookkeeping.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent numerical and logical reasoning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of UAE tax regulations and financial compliance requirements is a plus.
• Prior experience supervising or contributing to special finance-related projects is an advantage.