Senior Cost Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Who We Are

Stake is the MENA region’s most exciting real estate fintech company, combining real estate expertise and innovative financial technology to deliver products that empower everyone to own and build wealth through Real Estate. Launched in 2021 we have grown rapidly, leveraging decades of experience in technology, financial services and global real estate, to launch the MENA region’s first mobile app for fractional real estate investing.

This is just the beginning and we’re currently searching for highly talented individuals to join and help lead our expansion into international markets and new business lines

The Strategic Finance Team

Our team plays a critical role in driving insights, shaping strategy, and ensuring strong financial performance across all regions. As we grow, we’re expanding the team to strengthen reporting, profitability tracking, and financial planning processes. We dive deep into data, strategising every dollar to fuel growth and maximise our returns.

We’re looking for a Strategic Finance Analyst to assist the Strategic Finance Lead in scaling the finance function and driving insights across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Preparing annual budget, gauging actual performance against plan and providing monthly/quarterly/yearly guidance.
• Support the Strategic Finance Lead in delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis across all regions and at consolidated level.
• Help track key business and financial metrics, identify cost drivers at a granular level, and support profitability analysis.
• Play an important role in implementing new financial tools and systems, supporting setup, testing, and integration.
• Preparing monthly commission calculations across regions.
• Provide analytical support on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
• Understanding of financial statements and ability to parse and analyze data.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with financial systems and large datasets
• Highly analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to build basic excel models is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to turn data into clear insights
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• CFA Level II and above is a plus.
  
  

Why You Should Join Stake

• Hybrid work environment
• Work directly with senior leadership in one of the region’s fastest growing start-ups; you will get exposure to all functions at Stake and have the chance to learn from the very best in the space!
• Generous equity compensation; this aims to bring a high degree of ownership into your work. As Stake grows, you grow with it!
• Budget for learning and development; we want Stakers to constantly strive for personal and professional growth
• Best in class end of service savings scheme; through DIFC-sponsored DEWS programme
• Off-sites and regular team events
  
  

Stake has a high performance culture where the bar is always rising. We bring on brilliant, ambitious and curious people who see the value in Stake and want to grow with us.