Commercial Analyst

Job description / Role

Job Purpose:
Spearheading Financial Analysis and Strategic Bid Development across the GCC Premier School Transport and Private Hire Sector.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of evaluating commercial opportunities for STS, a leader in school transport and private hire services in the UAE. With a responsibility for the safety and timely transit of over 90,000 students daily and significant employee transportation projects, the role holders’ insights and analyses will directly contribute to our commitment to Safe, Timely, Smart service delivery. You'll be tasked with analysing financial risks, refining bid models based on evolving business and market conditions, and preparing comprehensive documentation for executive review.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in finance or a relevant field.
• Are Chartered Accountancy certified, reflecting advanced expertise and adherence to professional standards in accounting.
• Have in-depth Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures;
• Have knowledge of Corporate finance principles, essential for strategic financial planning and analysis;
• Are proficient in the Microsoft Office suit;
• Are talented with exceptional attention to detail and robust analytical skills;
• Got strong networking abilities, essential for effective communication and problem resolution with various stakeholders;
• Have the ability to contribute effectively to team objectives and collaborate with colleagues across various departments.

Essential Experiences:
• A minimum of two years of previous work experience in corporate finance demonstrating a practical understanding of financial strategies and operations in a corporate environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, showcasing an understanding of market trends, business operations, and financial dynamics.
• Demonstrated initiative, proactively identifying and pursuing opportunities for financial optimisation and business growth.

About the Company

STS Group offers a broad spectrum of transport and technical services for the education and corporate business sectors. Our purpose is to shape a better world by being a reliable partner of choice for passenger transport solutions across the GCC through our core values of Safe, Timely, Smart.

As a vision-driven brand, we take a long-term view of everything we do. Our dynamism and passion for innovation have helped us achieve sustainable success in a short period. Headquartered in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the STS Group employs over 3,000 team members across the GCC.

We take a long-term view of everything we do, and our dynamism and passion for innovation have helped us achieve sustainable success in a short period. Headquartered in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the STS Group employs over 3,000 team members across the GCC.