Senior Financial Analyst

Ghobash Group
Dubai
AED 120,000 - 180,000
Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in group-level financial consolidations, high-quality analysis and insights, and board-level reporting. This role also requires strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering particularly for corporate and head office functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Level Consolidation & Analysis

  • Consolidate financial results across business units and geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.
  • Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.
  • Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities at a Group level.

Board & Executive Reporting

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
  • Develop high-impact management dashboards, KPI tracking tools, and variance analyses with narrative insights.
  • Support investor relations, CEO/CFO office, and strategy teams with ad-hoc financial insights.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

  • Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.
  • Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Corporate Communications).
  • Track and report performance against plans, ensuring early identification of variances and action points.

Business Partnering

  • Act as a finance partner to Group function heads supporting cost management, project analysis, and value creation initiatives.
  • Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.
  • Collaborate with business units finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

  • Contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, models, and tools across the Group.
  • Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.
  • Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes where applicable.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • CPA/CA/CMA/MBA is a strong advantage.
  • 6-10 years of experience in FP&A including at least 3 years in a Group FP&A or corporate finance role within a diversified or multi-entity organization.

Additional Information:

  • Strong expertise in financial consolidations and intercompany structures.
  • Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Hyperion) is preferred.
  • Strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Remote Work:

No


Employment Type:

Full-time

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