352 Senior Financial Analyst jobs in Dubai

Qualification: Chartered Accountant or Professional Certified Accounting Degree

Experiance: 5 to 7 years in a Consultancy Company

Gender: Any

Overview:
Al Aziziyah Consultancy Co, based in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. The Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in understanding the financial aspects of businesses seeking consultancy services, formulating Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and creating commercial offers. This role involves analyzing financial health, reviewing financial statements, and providing valuable insights to the CEO. Travel may be required as our market encompasses the Middle East, Africa, and India.
Responsibilities:

• Financial Understanding: Gain a deep understanding of the financials of businesses seeking consultancy services and identify their specific financial challenges and needs.
• SLA Development: Based on the identified business issues, create a list of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that outline the services Al Aziziyah can provide to address these challenges.
• Commercial Offer: Develop commercial offers that align with the SLAs, ensuring they are competitive and meet the client's requirements.
• Market Coverage: Be willing to travel to effectively cover the Middle East, Africa, and India markets to engage with potential clients.
• Reporting: Report directly to the CEO and provide important feedback and insights regarding the financial health of companies seeking consultancy services.
• Analytical Skills: Utilize strong analytical skills to assess financial statements, including Profit and Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheets, to evaluate the health and performance of client businesses.
• Communication: Demonstrate excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively convey financial insights and recommendations.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or a professional certified accounting degree.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a consultancy company.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate a company's financial health.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including P&L and Balance Sheets.
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East, Africa, and India markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• As a Financial Analyst at Al Aziziyah Consultancy Co, you will be at the forefront of helping businesses navigate their financial challenges by providing tailored consultancy solutions. If you are a qualified and experienced financial professional with a passion for analyzing financial health and creating solutions, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial data, analyzing market trends, and providing expert recommendations to drive business growth.

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, invoices, and expense reports.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to inform business decisions.
• Develop and implement effective financial strategies to optimize cash flow, reduce costs, and increase revenue.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service, responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.

1. Relevant professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CA)
2. Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
3. Strong financial analysis skills and thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
4. Highly analytical and attention to detail required
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
6. Expertise in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Outlook
7. High aptitude and independent judgement
8. Strong organizational and time management skills
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled account manager to join our organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Join to apply for the Financial Analyst role at Publicis Groupe Middle East .

The women and men working at Publicis are more ready to face the future than at any other creative company. Since our birth in 1926, we have always been the leaders of change. We have always managed to anticipate the developments and inflection points of our industry by investing in digital early. Transformation means keeping pace with the huge changes taking place in the economy, in technology and in society at large. In an age of convergence and empowerment, we aim to attract people who can help our clients reinvent themselves and guide them through their transformation. That's the challenge: help our clients transform their business. It demands colorful personalities with an irrepressible passion for all the opportunities unleashed by digital disruption.

• Responsible for creating invoices after coordinating with the team
• Responsible for reviewing Work-in-Progress accounts and following up with operational teams to ensure billing/invoicing is done on a timely manner
• Responsible for maintaining revenue trackers and working on month-end accruals
• Responsible for the registration of new vendors and clients
• Issuing billable and unbillable purchase orders
• Collect, organize and analyze financial data from ERP system
• Responsible for monitoring/tracking client contracts
• Responsible for reviewing Accounts Receivable aging report provided by the Group's shared service center and ensuring past due receivables are prioritized for collection
• Responsible for reviewing Accounts Payable aging report to ensure long-outstanding balances are well explained
• Responsible for requesting payment processing and approving vendor invoices for payment
• Responsible for day-to-day financial and operational requests

• Fluent in English
• 3+ years of experience in Advertising
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance
• Proficient in MS Office with strong capability in MS Excel
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Ability to interpret financial data and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with accounting software; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services

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As a finance professional, you will utilize mathematical and analytical skills to assess the financial health of an organization. You will analyze financial statements and provide insights to stakeholders on the company's performance over time.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors in conducting audits and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Explain accounting policies and procedures to staff, vendors, and clients, promoting transparency and understanding.
• Prepare and review budgets, revenue projections, expense reports, and other financial documents, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Develop and implement financial reporting systems, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information.
• Recommend and develop financial models, forecasts, and databases, utilizing advanced software tools and techniques.

• Professional accounting certification, such as ACA or ACCA, is beneficial.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, demonstrating expertise and leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications, including Sage Accounts.
• Multitasking and time management skills, ensuring efficient delivery of projects and tasks.

We are expanding our team and looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to support our growing developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to assess feasibility of projects.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking on property prices, construction costs, and trends.
• Support in budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring across multiple developments.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and assist in financing strategies, including preparation of bank funding documents.
• Provide management reports and recommendations to guide investment decisions.
• Collaborate with project, sales, and senior management teams on financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA/CFA a plus).
• At least 5 years' experience in financial analysis-real estate.
• Strong skills in Excel financial modeling.
• Knowledge of the real estate development cycle and financing structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Salary AED 15-19k / month

Inspire Selection is recruiting for an international manufacturing company.

We're searching for an Analyst who's a specialist in costing, pricing, and project accounting. Only candidates who have worked in a factory should apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close of financial statement of the company.

• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.

• Process and monitored monthly payroll for management and workshop staff

• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Supports budget and forecasting activities.

• Collaborates with the Plant Controller to support overall department goals and objectives.

• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

• Assist to develop, maintain and control annual financial budgets and periodic cash forecasting.

• Review and analysis of cost sheet, variance analysis & feedback to concerns.

• Reported on account receivables and account payable balance to ensure prompt attention to potential problem areas

• Monitor project billing for the high end customers and ensured compliance to the system disciplines

• Responsible for Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labour.

• Analyzing data collected and recording results

• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost

• Analyzing

• Holding a bachelor's degree in Finance/accounting

• Minimum Five years' experience in supervision level in reputable organization.

• Costing experience in a multinational manufacturing company.

• Oracle knowledge

• Incumbent has demonstrated a clear potential to adapt himself to the changing circumstances.

• Knows how to work effectively with customers, co-workers, and other company personnel.

• Has shown some potential to be a strong closer.

• Has shown good progress in prioritizing work.

• Incumbent has demonstrated consistently good work habits and the ability to effectively prioritize work.

• Understands and practices the need for effective communications inside and outside the company.

About The Company

Inspire Selection employs highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses.

We recruit typical 'head office' roles. Sectors we cover include HR, Admin, Banking, IT, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing.

Our client base is primarily in the UAE, but we also cater for other countries in the Middle East region.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized professional to assist with various accounting tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records.

1. Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
2. Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately and promptly.
3. Reconcile bank statements and credit cards.
4. Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
5. Support payroll processing and ensure timely payments to employees.
6. Help with the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
7. Support senior accountants and finance managers as needed.
8. Implement accounting procedures and internal controls.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2. Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
4. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a commerce graduate with experience in accounting. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and finance, we encourage you to apply.

Please only apply if you meet all the requirements listed above.

Note: You will receive an assessment link via email. Only applicants who complete the assessment will be considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: AED per month

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

The Financial Analysis unit supports EKFC's strategic growth, profitability, and sustainability through data-driven insights and financial intelligence to guide informed business decisions.

Job Purpose

To deliver accurate and timely financial analysis and support decision-making by preparing business cases, validating financial data, and conducting economic research. The role includes maintaining financial dashboards and the finance factbook, supporting Lean Six Sigma projects, and developing basic financial models and insights to enhance operational and strategic performance.

Key Result Areas

• Research and provide timely updates on economic and industry trends to ensure the finance team remains informed and aligned with the broader business landscape.
• Create interactive dashboards and data visualisations using Microsoft Power BI and other tools to present insights in an accessible and actionable format.
• Update and maintain the Finance Factbook to reflect a comprehensive and current overview of the company's financial performance.
• Support Lean Six Sigma projects by validating financial figures to ensure data integrity and alignment with business improvement goals.
• Assist in developing business cases and analytical outputs, working closely with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and build basic financial models to evaluate business initiatives, providing accurate insights to support commercial decisions.
• Organise and maintain financial analysis documentation on the internal finance group site, ensuring all relevant reports, research, and case studies are systematically stored and accessible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business strategies and contribute to process improvements across the finance function.

Job Context

The Financial Analyst operates in a dynamic and evolving finance environment and is expected to deliver accurate, insightful, and timely analysis. The role demands strong business acumen, attention to detail, and collaboration across departments. Autonomy is expected on non-complex tasks, with supervision provided for more strategic or sensitive projects. The analyst supports initiatives critical to improving performance, optimising financial outcomes, and enabling agile decision-making across a multi-dimensional business model.

Knowledge, Skills & Minimum Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline (required)
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably within a corporate or multinational environment

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of financial software/tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and data visualisation platforms
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies (preferred)
• Experience in preparing and reviewing business cases

Core Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Monitor and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Track key financial indicators and variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct regular performance analysis (margins, costs, variances, profitability, etc.).
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to management.
• Support decision-making with ad hoc analysis and scenario planning.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Collaborate with department heads to consolidate financial planning inputs.
• Monitor actuals vs. budgets and recommend corrective measures.

• Develop and implement cost control systems and procedures.
• Monitor cost structures and drive efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Promote financial discipline and awareness across the organization.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's, CPA, ACCA, or CMA preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in financial control, reporting, or analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and cost control.
• Prior experience in aviation, MRO, or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools (ERP systems, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative working style.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Manufacturing