Job Title: Financial Data Analyst
Location: Dubai
Nationality: Any
Gender: Any
About the Role
The Financial Data Analyst will transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that support project evaluation, construction cost control, and strategic decision-making. The role requires advanced analytical skills, strong financial modeling expertise, and hands-on experience in the real estate and construction sectors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Develop comprehensive financial models for real estate development projects and construction budgets.
- Conduct IRR, NPV, cash flow, and sensitivity analyses for new and ongoing projects.
- Perform variance analysis of budget vs. actual performance across projects and business units.
2. Data Analytics & Reporting
- Collect, clean, and analyze datasets from ERP systems, project management tools, and financial databases.
- Design and maintain BI dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering cost tracking, financial performance, and revenue trends.
3. Project & Cost Performance
- Monitor project cost structures, WIP (Work in Progress), contractor invoices, and procurement spend.
- Analyze construction material pricing and labor cost trends for forecasting and budgeting.
- Provide insights on project profitability, budget risks, and cost optimization opportunities.
4. Market & Industry Insights
- Track real estate and construction market trends including pricing, supply-demand dynamics, and regulatory updates.
- Conduct benchmarking studies on construction costs and market pricing strategies.
- Support management with market intelligence reports for strategic initiatives.
5. Systems, Compliance & Process Improvement
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial and project management systems.
- Support internal and external audits through accurate reporting and documentation.
- Automate repetitive reporting tasks and improve analytics processes for efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related fields.
- Professional certifications preferred: CFA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- 57 years of experience in financial analysis and data analytics within Dubai real estate and/or construction industry.
- Strong understanding of real estate development cycles, construction cost structures, and Dubaimarket norms.
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Yardi, or similar.
- Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and advanced Excel.
Industries
- Real Estate Development
- Construction
- Property/Asset Management
Job Functions
- Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- Project & Cost Control Analytics
