Senior Finance Analyst

Al Boom Marine is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team in Dubai, UAE. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels. Responsibilities: - Build and maintain annual budgets, monthly budgets, and rolling forecasts across channels, brands, and stores. - Track business performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key risks and opportunities. - Prepare monthly P&L analysis by channel, brand, and store, including variance analysis. - Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margins, operating expenses, and inventory. - Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support management decision-making. - Prepare monthly management reporting packs and presentations for business reviews and leadership meetings. - Work closely with accounting during month-end close, including accruals and analytical reviews. - Support new store feasibility studies, lease renewals, and other investment cases. - Improve financial models and automate recurring reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI tools. - Support ERP and BI system enhancements and ensure financial master data remains accurate. Skills & Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. - CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CFA qualification is preferred. - 5–8 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with 2–3 years preferably within retail. - GCC experience is strongly preferred. - Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills. - Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics or a similar major ERP system.