Financial Analyst

About Applied Ai

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Extract and consolidate financial and operational data from multiple sources including our ERP (NetSuite) and project management tools to produce accurate, timely reports
• Build and maintain recurring reports — including utilisation reports, project profitability reports, revenue reporting, and ad hoc analysis — on a weekly cadence
• Ensure data integrity across source systems; identify and flag data entry issues and work to resolve them at the structural level
• Own the data flow end-to-end: from understanding what the correct data structure should be through to the final output
• Produce group-level reporting across geographies including UAE and Malaysia
• Support the budgeting process with relevant data, analysis, and modelling
• Organise and maintain financial documentation so that supporting records are always audit-ready
• Collaborate with business partners across HR, Delivery, and other functions to source the inputs needed for reporting
• Use AI tools and automation to increase the speed and efficiency of financial reporting workflows

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in a Financial Analyst or similar role
• Background in a technology or software company, with familiarity with SaaS metrics including ARR, NRR, and related KPIs
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Tableau or equivalent data visualisation tools
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite
• Demonstrated experience automating financial reporting processes
• A relevant professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CMA, CPA or equivalent) or a postgraduate qualification in Finance — candidates with strong tech-company experience may be considered without a formal qualification
• High output orientation — ability to deliver accurate, well-structured work at pace
• Strong ownership mindset; able to self-direct and maintain quality without close supervision

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience using AI tools (such as Claude or similar) to enhance or automate financial workflows
• Exposure to group-level or multi-entity consolidation reporting
• Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Experience working across multiple geographies or within a regional finance function
• Prior exposure to project-based or professional services business models

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading AI technology company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Growing, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a thriving ecosystem working from our Abu Dhabi HQ.