Financial Analyst - COOP

Syarah; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector, Syarah, is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst COOP Trainee to join their Finance team. This role is geared towards students or recent graduates eager to gain practical experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. The trainee will assist in data analysis, budget support, and the preparation of financial reports, while gaining valuable skills in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be familiar with financial principles.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Basic understanding of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports and dashboards.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills in Arabic

Communication skills in English

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Syarah is on a mission to change how people buy their cars in Saudi and. We offer buyers an end-to-end digital car buying experience where they can buy their next car from the comfort of their living rooms. Under the hood, we build systems to manage sourcing of cars, inspection, photography, merchandising, reconditioning, financing, insurance, shipping and many more. Our goal is to turn car buying into an experience of delight, comfort and peace of mind.

We are on the lookout for ambitious, competitive, growth-minded professionals to help us continue to harness technology to delight our customers and achieve our ambitious growth objectives in the auto sector.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst COOP Trainee to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. The trainee will support financial processes, contribute to data analysis, and assist in building reports and financial models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing financial reports and dashboards
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process
• Analyze financial data and identify trends or variances
• Help monitor KPIs and prepare performance summaries
• Work with Excel and internal tools to organize financial data
• Participate in cost analysis and profit tracking
• Collaborate with team members to gather and interpret business data
• Support with administrative and documentation tasks in the finance department

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (knowledge of Pivot Tables and Charts is a plus)
• Basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn and work in a team
• Good communication skills in Arabic and English
• Availability for a full-time COOP period (3–6 months), as per university requirements