Financial Analyst

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Accounting & Audit Company Industry Education This role is based in Dubai, providing hands-on financial analysis, accounting and taxation support within the CEO Office. The Finance Analyst will work directly with senior leadership to deliver accurate financial insights, support statutory requirements and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment. Client Details 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. 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