PwC Middle East is hiring a Finance Business Partnering Analyst on a contract basis to join its Internal Firm Services team in Dubai. The successful candidate will work as a key liaison between finance and business units, delivering insights that drive performance, optimize costs, and support strategic decision-making.

PwC, a global leader in assurance, tax, and advisory services, has been established in the Middle East for over 40 years and operates in 12 countries with a workforce of over 10,000 professionals. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-impact team influencing firm-wide performance and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Performance Management

• Conduct variance, trend, and forecasting analyses

• Monitor KPIs and provide insights on trends, risks, and improvements

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance updates

• Prepare management reports and ad-hoc performance analysis

🔹 Cost Control & Efficiency

• Analyze cost structures and suggest optimization strategies

• Review vendor contracts for financial efficiency

• Track monthly accruals and ensure policy compliance

🔹 Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support departments in building accurate budgets

• Analyze and improve financial forecasts

🔹 Strategic Alignment

• Provide insights for business decision-making

• Evaluate business cases

• Align financial analysis with strategic business goals

🔹 Financial Risk & Change Management

• Identify and mitigate financial risks

• Ensure integration of financial strategy in change management plans

Requirements:

• Professional or Management Accounting qualification

• Strong financial management, modeling, and Excel skills

• Experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, and risk management

• Familiarity with Power BI and other business intelligence tools

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Key Skills:

• Analytical thinking

• Attention to detail

• Communication and time management

• Financial reporting, KPI monitoring, and cost analysis

• Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance

Preferred:

• Experience in data modeling and financial planning tools

• Capability to interact with senior stakeholders