About the RoleOn 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+ 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 professionalismApplication InstructionPlease kindly apply in English.
