Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

An exciting opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join a leading multinational business based in Dubai. The role will play a key part in financial planning and analysis activities, supporting leadership with commercial insights, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making across the business.

Client Details

Our client is a leading diversified business operating across the premium automotive sector, representing globally recognized vehicle brands and delivering best-in-class customer experiences across sales, after sales, service, and mobility solutions. With a strong presence in the UAE and a reputation for operational excellence, the organization continues to invest in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth, making it an employer of choice for finance professionals seeking exposure to a highly commercial and performance-driven environment.

Description

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Deliver accurate and timely financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Analyse business performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results, providing meaningful commentary on variances
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support planning and performance management activities
• Monitor and report on key business KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Partner closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial guidance and challenge where required
• Prepare monthly management reports and performance dashboards for leadership teams
• Support month-end reporting activities and ensure financial information is delivered accurately and on time
• Assist in preparing executive-level presentations and board reporting packs
• Support the external audit process by providing relevant financial information and analysis
• Prepare compliance and periodic reporting requirements for external stakeholders
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to finance transformation initiatives
• Participate in systems enhancement, automation, and business intelligence projects
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and management reports as required
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning activities
• Ensure financial processes, controls, and documentation remain accurate and up to date

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected multinational organisation
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives
• Broad FP&A remit with strong commercial exposure
• Fast-paced, high-performing work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing transformation and automation projects
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
• Collaborative and professional team culture
• Dubai-based role with exposure to regional operations

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification is mandatory and non-negotiable (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• 3 to 6 years of FP&A experience within a multinational or large corporate environment
• Minimum 1 year of UAE experience is mandatory
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with strong financial modelling capabilities
• Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles
• Experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Immediately available candidates will be highly preferred

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the worlds leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & AccountingBanking & Financial ServicesProcurement Property & ConstructionEngineering & Supply ChainOil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human ResourcesSalesMarketingTechnologySecretarialExecutive SearchLegal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.