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Overview

Job Title: Business Data Analyst (Banking) - Digital Transformation

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (1 year, renewable)

Location: On-site, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Business Data Analyst at the forefront of digital transformation within a leading UAE bank. In this pivotal role, you will bridge business stakeholders and technology teams, applying deep analytical expertise to drive insights, optimize processes, and elevate customer journeys across key digital banking initiatives. Embrace an asynchronous work culture that values exceptional written communication and proactive problem-solving.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of project objectives.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for new features and system changes within core banking functions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
• Design and execute test scenarios, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT) and solution validation.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets, generating actionable insights and KPI reports with Power BI.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations and presentations for diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline.
• 5-9 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong background in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech.
• High proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands-on experience in Power BI for data visualization.
• Proven experience working with core-banking systems and exposure to digital transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise with JIRA.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at working in asynchronous, collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with excellent stakeholder management.

• Relevant professional certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile Scrum, Data Analytics).
• Experience with data modeling, Python or R for advanced analytics, and systems like Flexcube or OFSAA.
• Expertise in digital banking products, customer journey mapping, and process optimization.

Become part of our team and contribute to high-impact initiatives, working on projects that set industry standards and drive meaningful change. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment to help you thrive.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making for a real estate development company. The role requires strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of real estate finance, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior management.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for real estate projects and overall company operations.
• Prepare financial models, scenario analysis, and profitability forecasts for new and ongoing development projects.
• Analyze financial performance, track KPIs, and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support investment analysis, feasibility studies, and capital allocation decisions for new development projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Assist in presentations to investors, lenders, and executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in real estate development, construction, or property investment.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Real Estate Project Finance
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling & Valuation
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Investment & Feasibility Analysis
• ERP & Reporting Tools

Overview

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst — Full-time in Dubai, Middle East & Africa region.

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

As the FP&A Analyst in our Dubai office, you will support the financial planning and analysis function with a focus predominantly on the Middle East region. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions. The FP&A Analyst will collaborate with various departments to gather and analyze financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making processes. A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly are essential. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can contribute to the company's growth and profitability through meticulous financial planning and analysis.

Reporting directly to the Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Manager and functionally to the Regional CFO and ME Financial Controller. The role also works closely with Finance teams in Dubai, South Africa, Turkey, London, and Chicago, as well as other local functions such as HR, Staffing, Office Management, and Legal. The ME finance team consists of 11 members.

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support various business scenarios and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
• Monitor and analyze cost structures, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop accurate revenue forecasts and track performance against targets.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, perform ROI analysis, and track project performance.
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the financial impact of different business decisions and external factors.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare company performance against industry peers and best practices.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial performance and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, assisting with audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Act as a strategic partner to business units, providing financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the business.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have a university degree or equivalent and are studying for, or completed an internationally recognized Certified/Chartered accountant qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA
• Have a minimum 5 years in a similar role. Professional service industry experience is desirable
• Have a strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis in a related role
• Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
• Have experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is desirable
• Are commercially minded and are willing to be hands on
• Have strong organization skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Are a self-driven, highly motivated team player who understands the implications of collaborating in a truly global environment

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. They are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

Apply now. Submit your cover letter, CV (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.