Senior Finance Analyst

About the company

Our client is a growing international consumer-focused business with operations across multiple markets and a portfolio of well-known brands. The business operates in a fast-paced environment and is undergoing continued expansion, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to make a meaningful impact.

Your tasks

Our client is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Dubai-based team. This is a broad finance role with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis, group reporting, and business partnering. The successful candidate will play a key role in consolidating financial results across more than 20 entities and providing insights that support commercial and strategic decision-making.

Description

• Lead the consolidation of monthly financial results across 20+ legal entities
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and performance reports
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling reforecast models
• Partner with operational leaders to understand and improve business performance
• Deliver detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance
• Prepare executive-level reporting packs for senior leadership
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Analyse revenue, profitability, costs, and key operational metrics across the business
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reporting
• Review intercompany balances and assist with multi-entity reporting requirements
• Monitor and report on financial and operational KPIs
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities
• Prepare business cases for new initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities
• Conduct scenario analysis and provide recommendations on financial risks and opportunities
• Support board, investor, and lender reporting requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders across finance and operations to improve reporting quality
• Identify reporting efficiencies and support the automation of recurring finance processes
• Ensure reporting remains compliant with relevant accounting standards and internal controls

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of finance experience with strong FP&A exposure
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience consolidating financial results across multiple entities
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA is highly preferred
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment
• Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• UAE-based candidates
• Previous experience within a multi-site or consumer-focused business is advantageous

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international business
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
• Broad responsibility across FP&A, reporting, and commercial finance
• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment
• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Dubai-based role with exposure to regional and international operations