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Sr. Financial Analyst Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi with 4 recent postings.

Gulf postings
4
Active markets
2
Typical experience
3-5 years
In brief

A Sr. Financial Analyst in the GCC region requires analytical, presentation, budgeting, communication, forecasting. Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Sr. Financial Analyst salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Sr. Financial Analyst. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
13,500
Median
20,500
75th percentile
29,500

Key responsibilities

  • 01Assist FM/FD in business budgeting, forecasting by working with operations through collection and analysis of financial data
  • 02Prepare reports for internal & external customers such as vendors/suppliers etc.
  • 03Analyze business performance & provide commentary on reasons for changes.
  • 04Compute NPV and IRR for small value capital expenditure/AFE by integrating with operations.
  • 05Review provisions/expenses/revenue leakage etc. and help FM in managing the profitability.
  • 06Support operations manager/GM etc. on adhoc requests
  • 07Review work of FA Candidate

Required qualifications

  • : Professionally Qualified
  • : CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
  • : 5 years of post
  • : qualification professional experience within finance
  • : Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting concepts.
  • : Good leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • : Proven analytical capabilities.
  • : Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education requirements

  • : MBA

Required skills

analyticalpresentationbudgetingcommunicationforecastingaccountingexcelenglish

Preferred skills

erppowerpointleadershipstrategic planningcomplianceReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Tools & technologies

excelerppowerpointteamsAccounting softwareAccounts receivable softwareAdobe AcrobatADP Workforce NowAlteryx softwareARES Corporation PRISM Project EstimatorBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeCredit management softwareDatabase softwareDelphi TechnologyFileMaker ProFund accounting software

Hiring companies we see

  • Alghanim Industries
  • Ajdan Real Estate Development Company
  • QatarEnergy

Hired across

  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia

FAQ

  • What does a Sr. Financial Analyst do in the GCC?

    A Sr. Financial Analyst in the GCC performs core duties related to analytical, presentation, budgeting, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Sr. Financial Analyst?

    Typically an MBA is required, with 3-5 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Sr. Financial Analyst in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Sr. Financial Analyst role?

    Key skills include analytical, presentation, budgeting, communication, forecasting, accounting, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Sr. Financial Analyst in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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