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Role Summary

Our client is searching for a Finance Data Analytics & Automation Consultant for a six-month, full-time engagement. This role focuses on partnering directly with the Group Finance Director and Finance team to develop an enhanced, automated, and AI-enabled reporting framework that supports the Finance transformation agenda.

Assignment Details

Engagement duration is initially six months full-time.
Work schedule comprises five days per week at the onsite location in Dubai, UAE.
Reporting line to the Group Finance Director.
Potential for extension depending on project progress and performance.

Project Context and Objectives

The Finance department is advancing towards automated, AI-driven reporting and analytics to minimize manual input and generate structured, actionable financial outputs. This includes post-closing reports, management information systems (MIS), structured financial data, Power BI dashboards with interactive drill-down capabilities, automated variance and trend analyses, and AI-generated summaries for more consistent and accelerated Finance deliverables.

Major Responsibilities

Evaluate existing Finance reporting procedures, management packs, and financial models including trial balance, general ledger, cost centres, budgeting, and reporting outputs to identify simplification and automation opportunities.
Enhance Excel-based financial models by optimizing formulas, structures, and efficiency while preparing clean, automated datasets for reporting and analysis.
Create structured datasets utilizing Power Query for data cleansing, transformation, refresh, and validation, replacing manual reporting processes with automated workflows.
Design and develop Power BI data models and dashboards featuring MIS, P&L, balance sheet, entity, and consolidated views with drill-down and KPI analysis.
Implement workflow automation using tools like Power Automate to manage reporting refresh cycles, review processes, and distribution, while incorporating AI techniques for reporting commentary, summaries, and exception analysis, ensuring finance-approved AI tools and outputs.
Document data flows, model assumptions, and refresh procedures thoroughly; prepare comprehensive handover materials, user guides, training content, and knowledge transfer protocols ensuring long-term maintainability.

Required Expertise

Proven experience in Finance modeling, including advanced Excel skills, with deep understanding of P&L, balance sheet, budget versus actuals, variance and trend analysis, trial balance, and GL mapping.
Strong skills in analytics and automation: proficiency in Power Query, Power BI, DAX, Power Automate alongside dashboard creation, reporting automation, reconciliation, and validation capabilities.
Practical experience using AI-assisted reporting or business analysis tools such as Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI platforms.
Preferred 6 to 10 years background in finance analytics, FP&A automation, business modeling, finance transformation, or reporting automation commonly gained through Big 4, consulting, or corporate FP&A roles.
Robust understanding of Finance concepts including trial balance, chart of accounts, GL mapping, cost centre reporting, entity and facility management, budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, and reporting structures.

Additional Desirable Skills

Experience with Oracle/ERP reporting, SQL, database principles, or Python automation.
Exposure to multi-entity financial reporting, audit support processes, healthcare or services sector reporting, and senior Finance/CFO level reporting needs.

Candidate Profile

Practical, diligent, and structured approach focused on solutions and hands-on delivery.
Strong aptitude for Finance logic, automation, advanced Excel modeling, and comprehensive reporting pack development.
Ability to collaborate with senior Finance leadership under tight deadlines.
Skilled at translating complex business requirements into automated and practical finance outputs.
Committed to confidentiality, thorough documentation, and effective knowledge transfer.

Finance Data Analytics & Automation Consultant

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