Cost Analyst jobs in United Arab Emirates

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join the Budget Planning Department within a leading hard-commodity organisation. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial planning activities across multiple business units. This is a full-time office-based role in Dubai, working closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to enable accurate, data-driven decision-making.

• Support the annual budgeting cycle, including data collection, consolidation, and variance analysis.
• Develop financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, and multi-year projections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
• Monitor actual results against budget and highlight deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams (trading, operations, supply chain, corporate finance) to gather inputs and validate financial assumptions.
• Analyse cost structures, cash flow trends, and expenditure patterns.
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to the development of KPIs, dashboards, and internal reporting tools.
• Support investment assessments, capital expenditure reviews, and business-case analysis.
• Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance-related activities when required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance (experience in commodities, energy, industrial or trading sectors is a strong advantage).
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
• Solid understanding of budgeting processes, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow analytics.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.
• Languages: English fluent is required. Other languages are an advantage.
• Previous experience in the GCC region is preferred.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong financial modelling capabilities
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Please kindly apply in English.