Business Analyst - Finance

Job description / Role

Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses and evaluations to aid decision-making processes.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Design and maintain financial models for performance assessment, scenario analysis, and strategic planning support.
• Perform investment analysis, evaluate potential investments, conduct due diligence, and provide recommendations.
• Utilize various tools, including Microsoft Power BI, to collect, organize, and analyze financial data.
• Develop dashboards for quantitative and qualitative KPIs that track the financial and operational performance of the company.
• Identify key financial trends, patterns, anomalies, and provide insightful recommendations.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with different business units to formulate financial forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans.
• Monitor actual financial performance against forecasts, identify variances, and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and economic factors that may impact financial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and facilitate decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exhibit attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities in addressing financial challenges.

Requirements

Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
• An ACCA / MBA Finance or CFA designation is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial analysis techniques, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software, databases, and advanced Excel skills.
• Previous experience in setting up dashboards and proficiency in Microsoft Power BI is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Robust problem-solving skills and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational dynamics.
• Ethical conduct and integrity in handling confidential financial information

About the Company

ECG has a long and successful history in the staffing industry. Founded in 2002, we have now grown to be one of the top commercial staffing companies in the UAE.

ECG is a leading provider of human resource solutions operating from: Dubai (onshore), DIFC and TECOM.Over the years ECG has developed a reputation for identifying top quality candidates for our customers short and long term staffing requirements. We source candidates from all over the world based on our agency partnerships and tap into a global talent pool.

ECG’s contractual staffing solutions are tailored to meet our clients requirements for project staffing, event based hiring and long term hires.Currently we service a broad range of customers from different industries including: financial services, telecoms, diversified industrials amongst others.