Business Analyst - Finance
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Bayut | dubizzle
Browse the largest inventory of residential properties and commercial real estate for sale and to rent in the UAE. Start your property search today on Bayut!Dubizzle Group is a multinational operation built on people that are plugged in, hungry for innovation, and live outside the box. We own and operate 5 bespoke leading brands in emerging markets, across 10 countries globally.
At Dubizzle Group, we constantly aim to disrupt traditional processes by introducing solutions that make property and classifieds search faster, easier, and simpler. Our competitive advantage comes from the tremendous value we add to the businesses that work with us, and the significant ease we provide to end users. We aim to use digital tools to conquer emerging markets, one portal at a time!
We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst with strong technical capabilities and business acumen to support the Finance and Business teams in the UAE. This role will involve building and maintaining data pipelines, conducting in-depth analysis, and delivering and communicating actionable insights to drive financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to transform data into meaningful business recommendations.
In this role, you will:
- Access data, construct and manipulate large datasets to support planned analyses, using SQL, Python and similar tools.
- Data Infrastructure Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes. Ensure efficient data flow from various sources into data warehouses.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Retrieve, clean, and analyze large datasets using SQL and other tools.
- Develop and maintain BI dashboards and reports to track key financial and operational metrics, providing regular performance updates. Provide ad-hoc data analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making, financial planning, and variance analysis.
- Collaboration with Finance Team: Work closely with the Finance Director and the finance team to understand data requirements and business objectives. Support financial planning and analysis activities by delivering key insights and variance reports.
- Optimization and Debugging: Identify inefficiencies in data processes and implement improvements.
- Troubleshoot data-related issues, ensure data accuracy, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide regular status updates.
- Communication and Documentation: Effectively communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Document data processes, data models, and data pipelines for transparency and continuity.
- Data Quality and Governance: Help define key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive data governance through standardization and communication. Be responsible for data quality and the timely delivery of reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field;
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or data analysis,
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with ETL processes, data warehouse solutions, and data pipeline design.
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery) is preferred. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, or R) is preferred.
- Knowledge of financial models and variance analysis is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strong attention to detail, business acumen, and a passion for data and continuous learning.
- Good analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate data and information into actionable insights and business recommendations.
- Proactive and passionate: You are independently capable of seeking information, solving conceptual problems and delivering high-quality results in challenging situations.
- Highly motivated, professional, creative, proactive and able to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Living the team values: Simpler.Better. Faster.
Benefits
- A fast paced, high performing team.
- Multicultural environment with over 60 different nationalities
- Competitive Tax-free Salary
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Annual Air Ticket Allowance
- Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
- Rewards & Recognitions
- Learning & Development
Bayut & dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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