Financial Analyst

About This Role

• Ideal for a CA looking to step into a more analytical role.
• Strong platform for growth within a rapidly developing organisation.

About Our Client Our client is a leading group operating multiple institutions across the region. They are known for driving high-quality, accessible education while maintaining a strong connection to local heritage. The organisation is growing and requires strong analytical and financial expertise to support decision-making at the leadership level.

Job Description Accounting and statutory support

• Support statutory accounting activities by reviewing schedules, ensuring compliance with IFRS and validating the accuracy of provided reconciliations.
• Assist with year‑end close through analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss movements, ensuring clarity and completeness of supporting documents.
• Ensure financial information is consistent, logically structured and aligned with reporting standards.

Tax review and analysis

• Prepare VAT and Corporate Tax workings, summaries and required supporting documentation.
• Review and analyse tax positions and associated movements, assessing their impact on cash flow, profitability and overall financial reporting.
• Finalise tax‑related schedules and analytical notes for internal and external stakeholders.

Financial analysis, reporting and consolidation

• Review management accounts and financial statements with a strong analytical and accounting focus.
• Perform detailed analysis on group financial performance including trends, margins, cost drivers and variances.
• Identify unusual movements, risks and explanations within the accounts and communicate insights to leadership.
• Prepare structured financial summaries, dashboards and commentary for executive review.

Financial modelling and scenario analysis

• Build and maintain financial models to support planning, decision‑making and investor‑related discussions.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing across key financial variables to support strategic evaluation.
• Assess financial outcomes linked to operational changes, growth initiatives or cost pressures.

Investor and executive reporting

• Assist in preparing financial information, investor reports and lender‑related packs as required.
• Support the CEO with the development of presentations, financial explanations and ad hoc analytical requests.
• Respond to performance, tax, structure or forecasting queries raised by senior leadership.

Coordination and support

• Work closely with the finance team to obtain accurate data and ensure timely flow of information.
• Liaise with external advisors where needed on tax or reporting matters.
• Provide additional analytical and accounting capacity to advance the priorities of the CEO Office.

The Successful Applicant

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory
• 5 to 7 years of experience within finance
• Strong foundation in accounting, financial analysis and reporting.
• Working knowledge of VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or investor reporting is preferred.
• Clear communication skills with ability to translate data into structured insights.
• Experience with M&A would be advantageous
• Professional judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Candidates must be based in the UAE

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation within the energy services sector.
• Exposure to complex international accounting and consolidation activities.
• High level of interaction with senior management and external stakeholders.
• A role offering both technical depth and commercial visibility.
• Stable environment with long-term career development opportunities.

Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho Quote job ref: JN-042026-6987109