108 Financial Analysts jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This role involves developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models that capture key revenue drivers such as subscription renewals, client churn rates, and new customer acquisition. Additionally, you will collaborate with the commercial and product teams to ensure budgeting aligns with revenue targets and cost structures, considering the scalability of digital and AI-driven services.

Other responsibilities include monitoring client contract terms, pricing structures, and multi-region revenue streams to improve financial projections and identify risks/opportunities. You will also perform scenario analysis for new product launches, pricing adjustments, and market expansion.

Financial & Business Performance Analysis:

1. Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics such as Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), and Gross Margin per product line.
2. Conduct revenue leakage analysis by assessing billing cycles, discount structures, and unpaid invoices.
3. Work closely with commercial teams to evaluate contract profitability, pricing models, and client retention strategies.
4. Provide ROI analysis on marketing campaigns and business development initiatives to optimize spending efficiency.
5. Identify cost optimization opportunities, particularly in data acquisition, content processing, and AI-driven analytics tools.

Data Analytics & Strategic Decision Support:

1. Develop automated financial dashboards that provide real-time insights into revenue, expenses, and operational KPIs.
2. Provide financial input in investment decisions related to AI-powered analytics, new market entry, and software infrastructure upgrades.
3. Conduct benchmarking analysis against industry competitors to guide decision-making.

Compliance, Governance & Process Improvements:

1. Ensure adherence to IFRS reporting standards and internal financial policies.
2. Strengthen internal financial controls to prevent revenue misallocation and data access discrepancies.
3. Work closely with finance and technology teams to ensure seamless integration between financial systems, CRM, and business intelligence tools.
4. Support funding and investment discussions by preparing financial presentations for executive leadership.

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong background in financial planning and analysis . A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required, while an MBA, CFA, or CPA is highly preferred.

Additionally, you should have minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or SaaS-based businesses. Strong expertise in forecasting models, scenario planning, and financial reporting tools is essential.

You will also need to have a strong understanding of subscription-based revenue models, churn analysis, and contract lifecycle management. Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and financial planning software is also necessary.

Able to work cross-functionally across finance, sales, product, and operations teams, you must possess excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong business acumen, ability to convert financial insights into strategic recommendations, and good communication skills are also required.

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Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic financial insights and support to drive business performance and decision-making. This includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and best estimate processes, while developing and maintaining financial models to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics (KFIs). The role requires a deep understanding of macroeconomic factors to evaluate their impact on the business and the ability to communicate complex financial data through clear, concise business presentations and strategic summaries. By providing detailed explanations of financial models and their economic effects, this position ensures senior leadership can make informed decisions aligning with the company's financial goals and long-term growth strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and accurate financial projections.
• Financial Modelling: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to evaluate business performance, forecast future outcomes, and support decision-making.
• Commercial Modelling: Design and assist in client commercial modelling, building and fine-tuning models related to SPV, ESCO, MEP, and ESaaS businesses.
• KPI/KFI Monitoring: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial key performance indicators (KFIs), providing insights to drive operational and financial improvements.
• Best Estimate & Analysis: Provide accurate best estimates for financial outcomes, incorporating relevant assumptions and macroeconomic factors to inform business strategy.
• Business Presentations: Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations to senior leadership, summarising financial performance, trends, and forecasts.
• Strategic Summaries: Prepare strategic financial summaries, offering actionable insights on financial results and the economic impact of business decisions.
• Macroeconomic Analysis: Monitor and analyse macroeconomic trends, assessing their potential impact on business performance and advising on strategic actions.
• Collaboration & Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure financial models and forecasts are aligned with business needs and objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting performance variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance the overall efficiency of the FP&A function. Input and instance of ad hoc reports and analysis case by case
• Develop & Present Business Plans: Based on the collected data, prepare detailed business plans, present them to management for review and approval, and create business presentations focusing on the financial aspects of the plans.
• Conduct Periodic Review & Variance Analysis: Regularly review and update the business plan, performing variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and present updated business forecasts in comparison with the original plan.
• Financial Feasibility Studies: Conduct financial feasibility studies for new ventures, providing management with detailed reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Monthly Budget vs. Actuals Performance Reviews: Prepare and analyse monthly performance reviews, comparing budgeted figures with actual results for ongoing projects, highlighting variances and suggesting actions for performance improvements.
• Automation of back-office functions in SAP ERP, to PowerBI and management information systems
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CA, CFA, CPA, CMA) is a must
  
  

• Must have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of work experience in Finance. In a similar role, the desired requirement is experience of 3 to 5 years.
  
  

• Must possess organisational communication and time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments quickly.
• Ability to effectively direct and supervise.
• Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
• Experience in using ERP systems (SAP), business intelligence and management reporting systems
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, clients, suppliers, vendors and site staff
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Job Title : Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Department : Finance Location : Dubai Reports to : Sr. Finance Manager

Job Summary : We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic insights through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling to support business decision-making and drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans

Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actuals vs. budget / forecast, and explain key business drivers

Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR) to gather inputs and deliver financial insights

Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases

Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership

Monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide recommendations for improvement

Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide strategic decisions

Ensure data integrity, automation, and continuous improvement of financial tools and systems

Timely Cash forecast for the group by consolidating the data

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA / CPA / CFA is a plus)

2–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles

Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis techniques

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems. Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Category

Finance

Location

UAE - Dubai

Job Type

Full Time

Closing Date

03-Oct-2025

Keyston Distribution is the B2B Distribution unit of Majid Digital Group. In 2021, Keyston was established with a capital infusion and a digital mandate to create 5000+ digital customers from Iraq and MENA region. Our objective is to onboard the best-in-class global vendors and to provide end-to-end technology and professional solutions to our reseller channel base.

We partner with reputable global vendors in the technology industry, which include Avaya, Asus, Canon, Western Digital, SanDisk, LG, Seagate, MSI and ASRock as well as other strategic partners whose relationship with the group has strengthened over the past 5 years.

We are dedicated to serving our customers by providing end-to-end products and solutions that support specific business demands.

Keyston operations commence from Dubai and expand across the GCC region and Iraq with future to expand to other markets.

We are looking for a results-oriented and analytically strong Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) to support strategic planning and performance management in our fast-growing IT distribution business. This role will play a critical part in driving financial insight across multiple vendors, product lines, and regions, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Immediate joiners based in UAE only

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units and departments.

Manage rolling forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.

Build robust financial models to evaluate revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and profitability by vendor, SKU, region, and channel.

Revenue & Margin Analysis

Analyze gross margin and profitability by product category, vendor, and customer segment.

Track and interpret sales vs. forecast and identify root causes of performance variances.

Support pricing strategy, promotional campaigns, and discount impact analysis.

Business Performance & Reporting

Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI scorecards for real-time visibility.

Prepare monthly business review decks and performance reports for senior leadership and board-level meetings.

CA / ACCA / CIMA / MBA (Finance or related field).

5–10 years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and business analytics.

Power BI certification is a strong plus.

Experience in IT distribution or trading is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.

Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.

Experience in developing annual operating and capital budgets aligned with corporate strategy.

Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Self-driven, organized, and capable of working both independently and in teams.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.Tocomplete the application you would need the following document(s):

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

• Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
• Lead team in the annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
• Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
• Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

• A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
• Strong M&A experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• Ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

A prominent investment and distribution group based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a diverse portfolio. The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable business practices across regional and international markets.

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Partner with business units to align financial plans with strategic objectives and ensure financial targets are met.
• Develop and refine financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, and scenario planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare insightful dashboards and reports for leadership.
• Support the implementation of financial planning tools and systems to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, strategy, and business teams to drive financial transparency and performance.

A successful candidate is a commercially savvy finance professional with a strong track record in financial planning and analysis, ideally within diversified or multinational organizations, capable of translating data into actionable strategy.

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

• Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
• Lead team in annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
• Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
• Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

• A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Must hold experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
• Must hold string M&A experience
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• The ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

1. Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
2. Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
3. Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
4. Lead team in annual budgeting process.
5. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
6. Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
7. Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
8. Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

1. A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
2. Must hold experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
3. Must hold strong M&A experience.
4. Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
5. Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
6. Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
7. The ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

To manage government budgeting and reporting (financial and operational) for various business projects including the management of all related stakeholder relations budgeting forecasting and treasury processes in order to ensure the provision of accurately and timely reports in line with relevant policies and procedures.

To assist with the consolidation and reporting of financial and business performance against internal KPIs and plans and to administer manpower budgeting and forecasting process ensuring completion of information to be used in the consolidated business plan.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the design and preparation of monthly management reports for all the Government funded initiatives.
• Report on a monthly basis to the CFO and senior finance management on Government funded initiatives including any variances highlighting any key issues and providing recommendations.
• Manage the preparation and submission to the Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Energy (DoE) of all financial related returns monthly, quarterly, and yearly and address any other adhoc requests from Government entities or related to Government funded initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all financial reports to the statistics centre on a yearly basis mainly being the Financial Investments Survey, Industrial and Economical Survey, Environmental and R&D Survey.
• Manage any reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Executive Council (EC) on a timely manner.
• Ensure that all transactions of ZSP & IRENA have been accounted for and accurately reflect all transactions.
• Review and analyse the transactions in the GL periodically, prepare required journals to reclassify entries to the correct account and project, and review and process all subledgers inputs (namely Account Payable) prior to month end deadlines.
• Work with project managers to ensure that accruals/provisions and prepayments are prepared and entered on a monthly basis and monitor the monthly costs on certain projects based on the activity code. Also prepare activity reports based on actual cost details against the activity budget.
• Manage and prepare reconciliations along with supporting documents/schedules/information that are required for the monthly management file, quarterly and annual review by the external auditors, and information required to support the group information uploaded to the shareholder.
• Manage the entire budgeting process for Government funded initiatives and liaise with the DOF to ensure alignment.
• Manage and lead all Government initiative budget submissions and approvals with DoE.
• Manage all monthly and quarterly submissions to DoE and ensure compliance with any imposed regulations and or instructions.
• Provide full guidance to Masdar management on all DoE and DoF budget matters.
• Lead, manage and prepare the DOF budget templates and communicate with the project managers on any new DOF/Abu Dhabi Executive Office guidelines.
• Lead and manage the Manpower Budget submissions of Government funded initiatives with Human Capital to ensure accurate manpower cost submissions.
• Manage, prepare and complete the DOF & Shareholders Summary Budget templates for each of ZSP and IRENA.
• Prepare a quarterly drawdown forecast for ZSP & IRENA and share with treasury to ensure the timely drawdown of funds on a quarterly basis to maintain a positive cashflow.
• Review and challenge all budget submissions working closely with the project management, senior finance management and the C suite to ensure compliance with DOF guidelines.
• Manage and consolidate budgets of all Government funded initiatives.
• Maintain a year on year track of all actuals versus budgets for the Government funded initiatives.
• Lead and manage the quarterly and yearly forecast exercise with the PMs.
• Manage and coordinate budget review meetings with the C-Level and ensure any changes are reflected.
• Prepare the DOF budget templates and communicate with the project managers on any new DOF/Executive Council (EC) guidelines.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

6-8 years of experience in financial planning and reporting (preferable Government reporting) with at least 3-4 years working at a group financial planning and reporting level in large multinational companies involving similar responsibilities and activities or equivalent experience.

Job Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP environment.
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Extensive knowledge of various accounting processes and an understanding of internal controls.
• Extensive knowledge of international auditing standards.

Additional Information:

Masdar is one of the world's fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE's vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE's three energy champions Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind energy, storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time