Business Data Analyst

DEPARTER THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE
Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with more than 20 years of experience in international leadership recruitment. With offices across four continents, we support medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms in identifying and placing top executive talent. With a strong focus on the DACH business community, we provide strategic recruitment solutions tailored to the cultural and operational dynamics of markets in DACH, MEAI, ASIA and ANZ.
YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE - Business Data Analyst (m/f/d)
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Data Analyst (m/f/d) to join our clients team in Dubai. In this individual contributor role, you will directly report to the MEA Business Controller and play a key part in providing valuable insights to support management decisions across the region.
Your work will focus on collecting, analyzing and visualizing data to ensure efficient business operations, effective financial planning and well-informed strategic decisions. If you enjoy transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights, this role offers you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
Collect, clean and consolidate data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Analyze monthly business results and conduct ad-hoc analyses, including trend and root cause assessments.
Identify risk potentials and weaknesses in standard processes and provide proposals for action.
Create clear visualizations of data findings through charts, graphs and dashboards using Power BI and Excel.
Prepare reports, forecasts, outlooks and budget figures to support management decisions.
Provide data-based advice to General Managers and Operations Managers within the MEA region.
Monitor productivity and efficiency throughout the month and at month-end, focusing on CoGS development, margin performance and overall EBITA situation.
Collaborate closely with different departments to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights aligned with business objectives.
To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Analytics or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data analysis role, preferably within an international business environment.
Strong technical skills in SQL, Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
Good understanding of accounting processes, including ledger postings and cost accounting.
Analytical mindset with the ability to handle large data sets and extract meaningful insights.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and understandable way to non-technical stakeholders.
High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Knowledge of data governance and compliance policies is a plus.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS

A responsible role with high visibility and direct contribution to business success.
Opportunities to work across multiple functions and regions.
A collaborative, supportive work environment with space for ideas and personal development.