About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to join the Budget Planning Department within a leading hard-commodity organisation. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial planning activities across multiple business units.
This is a full-time office-based role in Dubai, working closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to enable accurate, data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Support the annual budgeting cycle, including data collection, consolidation, and variance analysis.
Develop financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, and multi-year projections.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports.
- Monitor actual results against budget and highlight deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams (trading, operations, supply chain, corporate finance) to gather inputs and validate financial assumptions.
Analyse cost structures, cash flow trends, and expenditure patterns.
Provide recommendations to enhance financial efficiency and profitability.
Contribute to the development of KPIs, dashboards, and internal reporting tools.
Support investment assessments, capital expenditure reviews, and business-case analysis.
Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance-related activities when required.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance (experience in commodities, energy, industrial or trading sectors is a strong advantage).
Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred.
Solid understanding of budgeting processes, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow analytics.
Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data clearly.
Languages: English fluent is required. Other languages are an advantage.
Previous experience in the GCC region is preferred.
Key Competencies
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
High accuracy and attention to detail
Strong financial modelling capabilities
Cross-functional collaboration
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Application Instruction
Please kindly apply in English.