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Berkeley me

Senior Finance AnalystLocation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (In-Person) Employment Type: Full-TimeCompany OverviewBerkeley Middle East is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to support strategic financial planning and business decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to transform financial data into actionable business insights.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare financial models, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.</li><li>Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.</li><li>Monitor key financial metrics and identify trends affecting business performance.</li><li>Support strategic planning, business cases, and investment analysis.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial objectives.</li><li>Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Provide senior management with data-driven financial insights for decision-making.</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and corporate finance principles.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.</li><li>Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation abilities.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage).</li><li>Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, or CFA is highly preferred.</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or corporate finance.</li><li>Experience working within multinational organizations or diversified business groups is preferred.</li><li>Proven ability to provide strategic financial insights that support business growth.</li></ul>Why Join Berkeley Middle East?<ul><li>Join a growing international organization with exciting career opportunities.</li><li>Work on strategic financial projects that directly influence business success.</li><li>Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.</li><li>Enjoy continuous learning, professional development, and long-term career growth.</li></ul>Apply NowInterested candidates are invited to submit their application through our careers portal:https://berkeleyme.com/apply-for-jobs/Work Location: In person

Senior Finance Analyst

Confidential

Introduction:  We are a leading UAE retail company representing a portfolio of premium sports, lifestyle, and consumer brands. We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our finance team. We are known for our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, and we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful business impact. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide actionable financial insights that support sustainable growth, improve business performance, and influence key commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Build and maintain the annual and monthly budget &amp; rolling forecast plans by channel, brand and store across Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce.</li><li>Track the business plans against the Budget/Forecast and identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Work with the accounting team through month-end close on accruals and analytical review.</li><li>Own the monthly management reporting pack: P&amp;L by channel, brand and store, with variances against budget, forecast and last year.</li><li>Prepare the PowerPoint decks for business reviews, leadership meetings and brand principal updates.</li><li>Maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margin, opex and inventory.</li><li>Support new store feasibilities, lease renewals and other investment cases.</li><li>Improve financial models and automate recurring reports (Excel; Power BI and AI tools).</li><li>Support ERP and BI enhancements and help keep master data clean.</li><li>Document reporting processes so they are repeatable and auditable.</li><li>Ad hoc scenario modelling/ decision support for management.</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field; CIMA, ACCA, CA or CFA (qualified or part-qualified) preferred.</li><li>Five to eight years in FP&amp;A or commercial finance, with at least two to three years in retail; multi-store, multi-channel or franchise businesses.</li><li>GCC experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint are essential; Power BI or a similar BI tool is a plus.</li><li>Hands-on experience of a major ERP (Microsoft Dynamics or similar).</li></ul>  Why Join us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, multi-brand retail organization where your insights will directly influence business performance and strategic decision-making. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. If you are a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful business insights, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Senior Finance Analyst (Retail)

GBAF Media Publications LLC FZ

Organisation: Global Banking &amp; Finance Review (GBAF Media Publications LLC FZ) Location: Dubai Reports to: Publisher / CEO Department: Editorial &amp; Research GovernanceRole Purpose (Please read carefully before applying)Global Banking &amp; Finance Review is seeking a *Financial Analyst &ndash; Editorial Research &amp; Awards* to support the independent evaluation of financial institutions and corporate organisations for our globally recognised awards programmes.The successful candidate will conduct detailed financial and qualitative research on companies, assess institutional performance, and provide evidence-based recommendations for award consideration. Every recommendation must be supported by documented research and align with GBAF's editorial methodology and governance standards.The role requires analytical thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to make objective decisions based solely on evidence, without influence from commercial interests.Key Responsibilities1. Financial &amp; Corporate Research* Analyse annual reports, financial statements, investor presentations, and public disclosures.* Evaluate company performance using financial and operational metrics.* Research corporate strategy, governance, innovation, customer service, digital transformation, ESG initiatives, and market position.* Monitor regulatory developments, public announcements, and industry news.* Conduct benchmarking against competitors and industry peers.2. Awards Evaluation* Assess organisations against GBAF's editorial award criteria.* Prepare well-documented evaluation reports and scoring recommendations.* Identify organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, governance, or customer excellence.* Ensure all recommendations are supported by credible and verifiable evidence.* Maintain consistency across evaluations and award categories.3. Editorial Research* Conduct market and industry research across banking, insurance, fintech, asset management, capital markets, and financial services.* Verify the accuracy of data and supporting evidence.* Identify emerging market trends and outstanding industry achievements.* Maintain research databases and supporting documentation.4. Governance &amp; Integrity* Follow GBAF's editorial methodology and evaluation framework.* Maintain complete independence from commercial, sponsorship, and sales activities.* Ensure confidentiality of research materials and award deliberations.* Document the rationale behind every recommendation for internal review and audit purposes.5. Required Experience*6 months or more of experience in one or more of the following:* Financial Analysis* Equity Research* Investment Research* Corporate Finance* Banking* Credit Analysis* Financial Journalism* Business Research* Management Consulting* Experience analysing financial statements and company performance.* Experience preparing analytical reports and presenting findings.* Experience within the financial services industry is highly desirable.6. Required Skills* Strong financial statement analysis.* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.* Ability to interpret complex financial and business information.* Strong research and documentation abilities.* High attention to detail.* Excellent written English.* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.* Ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions.* Strong organisational and time management skills.7. Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.* CFA, ACCA, CA, CPA, FRM, or similar professional qualifications are an advantage.* Knowledge of global banking and financial services is preferred.8. Personal ProfileYou are:* Curious and research-driven.* Objective and unbiased in decision-making.* Comfortable analysing large volumes of information.* Able to defend conclusions with facts and evidence.* Highly organised and detail-oriented.* Ethical, professional, and committed to editorial integrity.* Comfortable working independently while collaborating with editorial teams.9. Success Metrics (KPIs)* High-quality, evidence-based research reports.* Accurate and consistent company evaluations.* Well-documented award recommendations.* Timely completion of research assignments.* Zero factual inaccuracies in published assessments.* Consistent application of GBAF's editorial methodology.* Increased credibility and trust in GBAF's awards programme.10. Why Join Us?At Global Banking &amp; Finance Review, you will play a key role in maintaining the credibility of one of the world's leading financial awards programmes. Your work will directly influence the recognition of outstanding institutions across banking, insurance, fintech, capital markets, and financial services worldwide.Preference : Own visa*Job Type:* Full-timePay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Financial Analyst – Editorial Research & Awards

Jotun Group

<div>SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As Accounts Executive, you will support the Finance function by providing backup coverage for Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payments, while contributing to month-end reporting and compliance requirements. The role also supports finance process automation, reporting, and data analysis using digital and AI tools to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and a keen interest in technology-driven process improvement. 
 
This position is based in Dubai and reports to the Assistant Finance Manager.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable (AP) activities during staff leave, absence, or peak workload periods. This includes Payments, RM and non- RM booking tasks.</li><li>
Assist in processing supplier payments.</li><li>
Assist in supplier reconciliations.</li><li>
Maintain proper documentation and filing in line with audit and internal control requirements.</li><li>
Support month-end closing, reporting, and account reconciliation activities.</li><li>
Prepare finance reports, dashboards, and analyses using AI and digital tools.</li><li>
Support automation of reports and finance processes using Excel, Power BI, Copilot, and similar tools.</li><li>
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work.</li><li>
Assist with ad-hoc finance, reporting, compliance, and administrative tasks as required.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Pursuing a professional finance qualification such as ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a keen interest in AI, automation, and digital tools.</li><li>
Basic understanding of accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting processes.</li></ul>
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What We Look For:
<ul><li>Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.</li><li>
Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.</li><li>
Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.</li><li>
Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.</li><li>
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.</li><li>
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.</li></ul>
What We Offer:<ul><li>
Competitive compensation and benefits.</li><li>
Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.</li><li>
Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.</li><li>
Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.</li><li>
A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.</li><li>
A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.</li></ul> 
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (L.L.C.) 
Contract Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
11.08.2026
WHO WE ARE
Jotun&rsquo;s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. (LLC), established in 1974, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. Jotun&rsquo;s business in the countries of Bahrain and Kuwait are also part of Jotun U.A.E. Ltd. and function as its branches. With a production facility, 3 warehouses and more than 400 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun&rsquo;s position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.
Jotun&rsquo;s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.
If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!</div>

Accounts Executive

Mizuho Bank

<div><div>Profile Summary</div>
<ul>
<li>Assist with credit application preparation</li>
<li>Support execution and booking processes</li>
<li>Support Team Head and other members of the team with other assigned tasks</li> 
</ul>
<div></div><div>Duties and Responsibilities</div>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to department as Junior Credit Analyst by assisting with credit analysis, research and loan execution functions</li>
<li>Primary purpose/responsibility are including, but not limited to:
<ul><li><div><ul><li>Being a part of credit analysis and execution team, support to Relationship Manager, Head of Team other team members and Managing Director with loan execution.</li>
<li>Assist with credit application preparation, internal credit systems input and attachment collation</li>
<li>Support execution and booking processes, including preparing monitoring systems and coordinating booking requests with Booking Office</li>
<li>Communicate well with relevant credit department in London.</li>
<li>Conduct strong / timely monitoring of credit worthiness in accordance with internal credit rating procedure
</li><li>Comply with various regulations related to banking business
</li><li>Comply with internal rules.</li>
<li>Take responsibility for any other ad-hoc job tasks to be requested by Head of Team, Managing Director or other team members.</li></ul></div></li> 
</ul>
</li></ul><div></div><div>Qualifications, Skills and Experience</div>
<ul>
<li>Bachelors Degree or equivalent
</li><li>Great organisational and time management skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Strong numerical and analytical skills</li>
<li>Demonstrable ability to learn, innovate, support change and problem solve</li>
<li>Collaborative nature to contribute to a successful team performance
</li><li>Knowledge of the Banking Industry</li>
<li>High level of computer literacy and skills in data manipulation / presentation</li>
<li>Customer-centric career experience an asset but not essential</li>
<li>Language skills are an asset, but not essential</li></ul> 
<div></div>

At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs. 


At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and equality, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities. 


If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team &ndash; recruitment@mizuhoemea.com and we will be happy to help.</div>

Credit Execution - Analyst

Makeen Properties

<div>Company Description 
Founded in 1982. Positioned as a premier national family business in the Real Estate sector, Makeen Properties specializes in property management, leasing and real estate transactions for both owned and external properties. Its diverse portfolio includes residential, commercial, and industrial properties spread across the Emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. 
Job Description 
Makeen Properties is the real estate platform of the Ghobash Group, an established UAE family business with a diversified real estate portfolio across residential, commercial and industrial assets. The platform combines income-generating holdings with active growth initiatives across investments, asset management, development, and property and facilities management. The Senior Investment Analyst &mdash; Real Estate is an analytical and commercially focused role supporting the investment function across deal sourcing, feasibility assessment, financial modelling and market intelligence. The role sits within the investments team and works closely with senior leadership to build and maintain a high-quality deal pipeline, prepare rigorous feasibility studies, and produce the analytical outputs that underpin investment decisions. This is a hands-on role requiring strong modelling capability, intellectual curiosity about the UAE real estate market, and the discipline to produce accurate, structured analysis under time pressure.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Deal sourcing and pipeline support: Actively monitor the UAE market for investment opportunities across residential, commercial and industrial segments. Engage with broker networks, developer contacts and market participants to identify and track potential acquisitions, JVs and land opportunities. Maintain a structured pipeline database and provide regular pipeline updates to the General Manager.</li><li>
Feasibility studies: Prepare initial and detailed feasibility assessments on potential opportunities, covering site analysis, product positioning, development cost benchmarking, revenue and absorption projections, and return on cost analysis. Ensure feasibility outputs are clearly structured, assumption-driven and decision-ready.</li><li>
Financial modelling and underwriting: Build and maintain financial models across acquisition, development and joint venture structures, including DCF, IRR, equity multiple, yield on cost, NOI bridges, capex scenarios, lease-up assumptions, exit scenarios, JV waterfalls and sensitivity analysis. Own model integrity and assumption sourcing.</li><li>
Market intelligence and research: Develop and maintain a structured evidence base on UAE sub-markets &mdash; pricing trends, rental yields, supply pipeline, absorption rates, transaction comparables and regulatory developments. Produce regular market updates to inform investment screening and strategy.</li><li>
Due diligence support: Support coordination of technical, legal, commercial and financial due diligence workstreams on active transactions, tracking advisor outputs, consolidating findings and flagging material issues to senior team members.</li><li>
Investment Committee material preparation: Support preparation of investment memos, feasibility summaries, approval papers and presentation materials for the General Manager, CFO, Managing Director and Investment Committee.</li><li>
Portfolio monitoring: Assist with ongoing monitoring of the Makeen portfolio, including asset performance tracking, valuation updates and input to capital allocation and recycling decisions.</li><li>
Broker and market relationship management: Maintain active engagement with real estate brokers, valuers, market data providers and developer networks to support deal flow, comparables sourcing and market intelligence.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, Economics or a related quantitative discipline; CFA qualification or active CFA candidacy is strongly preferred. MRICS or equivalent real estate professional qualification is also welcomed.</li><li>
3&ndash;5 years of experience in a real estate investment analyst role. UAE or GCC market exposure preferred. Direct involvement in feasibility studies and financial modelling on real estate transactions is essential.</li><li>
Experience within a developer investment team, real estate private equity firm, family office real estate desk, or institutional asset manager. Exposure to multiple product types (residential, commercial, industrial) and transaction structures (direct acquisitions, JVs, land / development). Experience producing IC-ready investment papers or feasibility reports.</li><li>
Real estate financial modelling (DCF, IRR, equity multiple, JV waterfall, feasibility appraisal, sensitivity analysis); Advanced Excel; clear, structured written communication; ability to source, validate and defend assumptions</li><li>
Familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks (DLD, RERA, Oqood, Ejari); experience with market data platforms, broker databases and comparables sourcing; Argus, MRI, Yardi or Power BI proficiency.</li></ul></div>

Senior Investment Analyst — Real Estate

News Corp

<div><div>About Us:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world&rsquo;s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America&rsquo;s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron&rsquo;s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor&rsquo;s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk &amp; Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role:
An intelligence analyst working on Dragonfly's MENA desk. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Dubai. The analyst is contracted to work 40 hours a week, though additional work may be occasionally required depending on specific projects or international travel. The analyst will report to the MENA desk lead. The MENA is responsible for Dragonfly's coverage which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. As with all our roles our hybrid working policy applies.
You Will:
<ul><li>Your primary responsibility as MENA Analyst is to conduct desk-based open source research, production of political, security and geopolitical risk assessments, human source cultivation and development in the relevant markets.
</li><li>You will prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings providing briefings to clients and other audiences.
</li><li>You will provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects as well as advocate for the Dragonfly brand
</li><li>You will develop and maintain our resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks.
</li><li>You may also have responsibility for mentoring and/or managing other analysts or researchers.
</li></ul>You Have:
<ul><li>3-5 years of experience in working in security analysis, political risk research or crisis risk management
</li><li>Sound analytical knowledge about political and security developments in the MENA region
</li><li>Experience in providing responsive customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and prospects
</li><li>You are honest and curious, able to make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason, without concerns about being proven wrong
</li><li>Knowledge of regional languages is desirable
</li></ul>Our Benefits
<ul><li>Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
</li><li>Paid Time Off
</li><li>Retirement Plans
</li><li>Comprehensive Insurance Plans
</li><li>Lifestyle programs &amp; Wellness Resources
</li><li>Education Benefits
</li><li>Family Care Benefits &amp; Caregiving Support
</li><li>Commuter Transit Program
</li><li>Subscription Discounts
</li><li>Employee Referral Program
</li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put &quot;Reasonable Accommodation&quot; in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Data &amp; AI
Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing &amp; Business Intelligence
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world&rsquo;s largest newsgathering operations globally.
It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America&rsquo;s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron&rsquo;s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk &amp; Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
Req ID: 53910</div></div><div></div>

Associate Analyst MENA

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