Financial Analyst
An exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join a leading multinational business based in Dubai. The role will play a key part in financial planning and analysis activities, supporting leadership with commercial insights, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business.
Client Details
Our client is a leading diversified business operating across the premium automotive sector, representing globally recognized vehicle brands and delivering best-in-class customer experiences across sales, after sales, service, and mobility solutions. With a strong presence in the UAE and a reputation for operational excellence, the organization continues to invest in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth, making it an employer of choice for finance professionals seeking exposure to a highly commercial and performance-driven environment.
Description
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Deliver accurate and timely financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Analyse business performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results, providing meaningful commentary on variances
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support planning and performance management activities
- Monitor and report on key business KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial guidance and challenge where required
- Prepare monthly management reports and performance dashboards for leadership teams
- Support month-end reporting activities and ensure financial information is delivered accurately and on time
- Assist in preparing executive-level presentations and board reporting packs
- Support the external audit process by providing relevant financial information and analysis
- Prepare compliance and periodic reporting requirements for external stakeholders
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to finance transformation initiatives
- Participate in systems enhancement, automation, and business intelligence projects
- Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and management reports as required
- Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning activities
- Ensure financial processes, controls, and documentation remain accurate and up to date
Job Offer
- Opportunity to join a highly respected multinational organisation
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives
- Broad FP&A remit with strong commercial exposure
- Fast-paced, high-performing work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to ongoing transformation and automation projects
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
- Collaborative and professional team culture
- Dubai-based role with exposure to regional operations
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Professional accounting qualification is mandatory and non-negotiable (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- 3 to 6 years of FP&A experience within a multinational or large corporate environment
- Minimum 1 year of UAE experience is mandatory
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting
- Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modelling capabilities
- Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles
- Experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Immediately available candidates will be highly preferred