430 Financial Analysis jobs in Dubai

Lead Analyst Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead Analyst to join our team. This is a key role in the organization, responsible for providing analytical oversight and guidance to junior analysts.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities of this position involve analyzing process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities. Additionally, the role entails supporting management in preparing budgets and rolling forecasts, loading and unloading costs and expenses to correct projects/jobs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and be adept with manufacturing processes, workflows, and cost drivers. They must also possess knowledge of ERP, CRM, and MS Excel tools and techniques.

• Support Commercial and Finance teams by implementing business process improvements and best practices.
• Present tool and process improvement ideas to enhance current practices, improve efficiency, and fully embed way of working.
• Oversee planning, development, and implementation of project efforts that utilize information technology solutions, principles, standards, and best practices.

Key Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field is mandatory.
• Professional certification in Cost Accounting preferred (CMA).
• 6-8 years of experience in costing, Variance analysis, Product costing, Budgeting, Inventory management in Manufacturing/Engineering/Industrial or production-driven environments.

Functional Skills & Specific Knowledge:

• Cost accounting principles: Financial reporting standards in line with International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Knowledge of ERP, CRM, and MS Excel: Tools and techniques mandatory.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Ability to analyze complex data and provide insights.

Other responsibilities include providing critical assessment of all cost projections, analyzing changes in product design, and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with ISO and local regulatory authority requirements.

Job Title: Financial Analysis Expert

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analysis Expert to join our team in Dubai. As a key member of our financial department, you will be responsible for conducting thorough analyses of financial statements and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits of financial statements to identify areas for process improvement.
• Provide expert guidance on financial planning, reporting, and compliance aligned with UAE laws.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable service delivery.
• Stay updated on UAE tax laws and proactively inform clients of changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• IFRS Diploma is preferred.
• Solid understanding of UAE accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team in Dubai. If you have a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US:

Cigna healthcare is a global health service company with roots in the US serving more than 180 million customers and patients throughout the world. We deliver quality health care through choice predictability affordability and through integrated capabilities and connected personalized solutions that advance whole person health.

Cignas mission is to help our customers improve their health wellbeing and sense of security by providing access to care. With our whole health approach were focused on addressing health concerns improving resilience reducing stress levels and emotional health issues. Our employer promise is to remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering growth and improving lives by offering meaningful work within a positive inclusive culture that prioritizes our colleagues. We champion teamwork and collaboration and empower our people with cuttingedge technology to drive efficiency and amplify their impact in everything we do. Together we strive to create an environment where every individual thrives and contributes to meaningful change.

Overview

The Financial Analysis Advisor role will provide support oversight and on various finance related tasks. This would include supporting in the monthly and quarterly reporting process as well as helping in longer term forecasting with an emphasis on highlighting key insights trends and analysis to support senior management decision making.

This role will also play a consultative role for the finance team building appropriate pitch decks internal and external research and business case creation. As a result this member will likely take on leadership responsibility for approved projects and initiatives.

The preferred candidate must have a deep and competent understanding of business strategy and subsequently be able to provide robust financial support on a wide range of topics. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer for GIH but is required to maintain strong relationships with their finance peers and an understanding for consolidated international results.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions / Results:

• Support monthly reporting/close process for GIH

• Provide financial reporting insights and analytics to enable key decision making across the organisation improving and iterating as the business grows

• Building presentation decks and memos that support project initiatives or key finance updates

• Act as a consultant for the finance team

• Lead critical projects that have been approved seeing them through both design and

• Develop and maintain key financial controls governance and documentation

• Build strong relationships and processes between central finance functions and GIH

• Represent GIH finance at meetings or project calls

• Support process innovation work with regards to finance tools and platforms with emphasis on TM1 Alteryx and Tableau

Skills Required

• 7 years of relevant finance and consultancy experience

• Prior experience working in insurance or financial services industry is preferred

• Highly analytical and proficient reporting/modelling skills

• Meticulous of work and an eye for fine details

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Strong business and financial acumen

• High emotional intelligence when working with senior stakeholders

• Proficient in Excel Alteryx Tableau and other Microsoft suite programs

• Excellent English verbal and written skills

Education and Other Requirements:

• A graduate degree in Finance Accountancy Mathematics Actuarial Statistics or closely related field

• More than 7 years working experience in finance roles required

• A deep passion for analysis process transformation and technological innovation with proven experience

• Strong consulting skills

• Ability to travel internationally 25

What we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments are passionate about driving meaningful change and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people.

Join us and be part of a company where your growth ideas and contributions are valued. Lets create something extraordinary together. Its time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today

About Cigna Healthcare

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Title: Financial Analysis Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analysis Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing financial analysis and insights to management, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for:

1. Analyzing financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement

2. Developing and implementing financial models to support business decisions

3. Providing financial guidance and recommendations to management

If you are a detail-oriented and organized individual with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

To be considered for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter.

The Director Financial Analysis Visa Direct role will be responsible for supporting Visa Direct leadership in delivering business objectives, providing analytical & financial insights, driving forecast & management reporting processes, and standardization for Visa Direct regionally.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic, technical, analytical, and collaboration skills combined with meaningful FP&A experience and the ability to work across a matrix business organizational structure. This role will have exposure with key Global and Regional Visa Direct leadership teams and their respective Finance Partners.

• Lead performance diagnostics, budgeting, forecasting, multiyear strategic outlook, and management reporting regionally.
• Identify financial trends and insights, defining critical decisions to ensure the effective strategic management of the business and delivery of Visa Direct financial performance.
• Perform robust financial analysis and be able to succinctly outline and present key drivers, themes, and key risks while applying business and financial acumen to explain underlying drivers of results across several scenarios.
• Actively maintain current tools/models and introduce new tools/models/processes to improve analysis used for executive financial deliverables.
• Collaborate in the storyboarding of analytical output and production of communication materials for related presentations.
• Identify risks and opportunities (plus mitigating actions) to ensure delivery on targets.
• Provide ad hoc business analysis and support the ongoing management of key initiatives and investments such as market opportunity sizing, pricing opportunity, etc.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide analysis reports and presentations to ensure efficient information and decision-making flows.
• Actively participate and collaborate with Global, Regional, and country counterparts in promoting best practices.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field, or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field; MBA a plus, or 8 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 5 or more years of experience with a PhD.
• Strong business acumen and multifunctional business experience a plus.
• Demonstrated program leadership capabilities to drive key financial processes.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; ability to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses.
• Advanced application of pivot tables, macros, and formulas.
• Solution-oriented and great problem solver; ability to strike balance between compliance/governance requirements and achieving business outcomes.
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time-sensitive deliverables.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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Full-time

ABOUT US:

Cigna healthcare is a global health service company with roots in the US serving more than 180 million customers and patients throughout the world. We deliver quality health care through choice predictability affordability and through integrated capabilities and connected personalized solutions that advance whole person health.

Cignas mission is to help our customers improve their health wellbeing and sense of security by providing access to care. With our whole health approach were focused on addressing health concerns improving resilience reducing stress levels and emotional health issues. Our employer promise is to remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering growth and improving lives by offering meaningful work within a positive inclusive culture that prioritizes our colleagues. We champion teamwork and collaboration and empower our people with cuttingedge technology to drive efficiency and amplify their impact in everything we do. Together we strive to create an environment where every individual thrives and contributes to meaningful change.

Overview

The Financial Analysis Advisor role will provide support oversight and on various finance related tasks. This would include supporting in the monthly and quarterly reporting process as well as helping in longer term forecasting with an emphasis on highlighting key insights trends and analysis to support senior management decision making.

This role will also play a consultative role for the finance team building appropriate pitch decks internal and external research and business case creation. As a result this member will likely take on leadership responsibility for approved projects and initiatives.

The preferred candidate must have a deep and competent understanding of business strategy and subsequently be able to provide robust financial support on a wide range of topics. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer for GIH but is required to maintain strong relationships with their finance peers and an understanding for consolidated international results.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions / Results:

• Support monthly reporting/close process for GIH

• Provide financial reporting insights and analytics to enable key decision making across the organisation improving and iterating as the business grows

• Building presentation decks and memos that support project initiatives or key finance updates

• Act as a consultant for the finance team

• Lead critical projects that have been approved seeing them through both design and

• Develop and maintain key financial controls governance and documentation

• Build strong relationships and processes between central finance functions and GIH

• Represent GIH finance at meetings or project calls

• Support process innovation work with regards to finance tools and platforms with emphasis on TM1 Alteryx and Tableau

Skills Required

• 7 years of relevant finance and consultancy experience

• Prior experience working in insurance or financial services industry is preferred

• Highly analytical and proficient reporting/modelling skills

• Meticulous of work and an eye for fine details

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Strong business and financial acumen

• High emotional intelligence when working with senior stakeholders

• Proficient in Excel Alteryx Tableau and other Microsoft suite programs

• Excellent English verbal and written skills

Education and Other Requirements:

• A graduate degree in Finance Accountancy Mathematics Actuarial Statistics or closely related field

• More than 7 years working experience in finance roles required

• A deep passion for analysis process transformation and technological innovation with proven experience

• Strong consulting skills

• Ability to travel internationally 25

What we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments are passionate about driving meaningful change and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people.

Join us and be part of a company where your growth ideas and contributions are valued. Lets create something extraordinary together. Its time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today!

About Cigna Healthcare

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Sr. Manager Business Case Assessment

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our business case assessment efforts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, and business case development.

They will be responsible for evaluating and analyzing financial market and operational data to support the development of comprehensive business cases.

Additionally, they will conduct in-depth market assessments, build advanced financial models, and perform sensitivity analysis to address project uncertainties.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as exceptional communication and presentation skills, are essential for this role.

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as CFA (or progress toward CFA)
• 710 years of relevant work experience ideally in consulting, financial analysis, or strategic planning
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and business case development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools

• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Outstanding written and oral skills in English
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented New Schools Financial Analysis Manager to join our Regional Team in Dubai. In this critical role, you will support the financial planning and analysis for new school projects across the Middle East. Working closely with the New Schools Director and cross-functional teams, you will develop business plans, prepare financial forecasts, and deliver insight-driven reporting to support the region's strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about turning data into strategic decisions that drive performance and success.

• Prepare detailed business plans, financial forecasts, and market analysis to support new school openings and regional strategy.
• Lead financial modelling and budgeting for new projects, including consolidated reporting for presentations and board-level papers.
• Support project tracking with accurate reporting of cashflows, actuals, and timelines.
• Deliver insightful KPI reporting and variance analysis to drive data-informed decisions across HR, Marketing, and school operations.
• Partner with schools to enhance their start-up financial processes and in-school reporting practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of management accounts and forecasting to Group.
• Champion financial system integrity and promote best practice across the region.

• Degree qualified or a professional finance qualification (e.g. CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CGMA, CPA).
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling experience.
• Significant experience in transaction services, business planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in fast-paced, dynamic organisations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of data.
• Fluent in English and highly computer literate.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as Navision.
• A strong understanding of the education sector.
• Experience working with international organisations.
• Prior exposure to the start-up or expansion phase of new schools.

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• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking global education group.
• A collaborative regional team focused on strategic growth and operational excellence.
• Opportunities to make a measurable impact on new school development.
• Career progression and professional development through our global network.

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools educate more than 90,000 students worldwide. We are united by our purpose and ambition: to be the most forward-thinking and impactful global family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy, and Juilliard place us at the forefront of educational innovation.

Joining Nord Anglia means becoming part of a global community, with opportunities to collaborate, develop and make an impact. We value creative thinkers who bring fresh ideas and are ready to help shape the future of learning.

Applications should be submitted online via the Nord Anglia Education Careers Page and include a CV.

Nord Anglia Education is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusion across our schools and offices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate different perspectives. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks as part of our recruitment process.