Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Dubai

Salary: AED 8,000 – 10,000

Job Code: 083/002/944

Industry: MEP & Construction

Job Brief:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making in a leading MEP and construction firm. This role will focus on project costing, sales performance evaluation, and profitability analysis to drive financial optimization and support business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Costing & Budget Analysis

• Analyze direct and indirect project costs to support accurate costing and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project and departmental budgets.

Sales & Revenue Analysis

• Track sales trends and gross margins by product, customer, and business segment.
• Prepare sales performance dashboards and monthly reports for management.
• Support sales forecasting and planning processes.

Project Financial Analysis

• Monitor project financial performance, including cost-to-complete and budget vs. actual tracking.
• Conduct post-project reviews and profitability analysis.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment with financial targets.

Reporting & Insights

• Develop financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and management reporting.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Work closely with project managers, procurement, and operations to collect relevant data.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial policies.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CMA/CPA is a plus).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, ideally in a project-based or construction environment.
• Strong understanding of costing methodologies and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.