Financial Analyst

Experience : 2 + years of experience in industry

EDUCATION: MBA in Finance or Accounting

The person will work closely with the Finance Committee and the Finance & Accounts Head to support strategic and operational financial initiatives:

• Develop and maintain financial models to assess cost structures, profitability by vertical, and branch-level performance.
• Support automation and data quality initiatives by identifying gaps in financial data capture and proposing solutions.
• Assist in preparing dashboards and MIS reports for leadership review, integrating financial KPIs with operational metrics.
• Maintain records of committee meetings, decisions, and action items.
• Prepare briefing notes and financial summaries for committee discussions.
• Ensure timely follow-up on committee resolutions and financial governance matters.
• Monitor adherence to internal investment policies and other financial governance policies and guidelines.
• Suggest revisions required to internal polices based on evolving regulatory and operational needs.
• Stay updated on DIFC accounting regulations and requirements.
• Prepare documentation and reports required for DIFC regulatory filings under the guidance of the Head of Finance & Accounts.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with DIFC standards.
• Design and implement cost-sharing frameworks across branches.
• Track branch-level profitability and flag deviations from targets.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to align financial metrics with business performance.
• Assist in any financial analysis or modelling when required.
• Assist with tasks required for the planned merger.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

While prior experience is not mandatory, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is essential.
• Familiarity with financial modelling is a plus.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and cost structures.
• Interest in regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.