Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – FP&AIndustry: Real Estate Development & Transportation Location: Egypt (Supporting Business Operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Employment Type: Full-time | Outsourced Position

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and business performance across real estate development and transportation operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and management reporting, with advanced Excel skills, particularly in Power Query and Power Pivot.

This role requires the ability to transform complex financial data into meaningful insights, identify business trends, assess financial performance, and provide actionable recommendations to support management decisions.

Key Responsibilities• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, management reports, and performance dashboards.

• Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and periodic forecasting processes.
• Conduct budget vs. actual analysis, investigate variances, and provide clear explanations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategic decisions.
• Analyse revenue, operating expenses, profit margins, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Evaluate real estate development projects, including project costs, investment returns, and financial feasibility.
• Analyse transportation operational costs, including fleet expenses, fuel consumption, maintenance, and operating costs.
• Perform financial modelling, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and cost-benefit assessments.
• Use Excel Power Query to extract, clean, transform, and prepare financial data for analysis.
• Use Excel Power Pivot to integrate multiple data sources, build data models, and perform advanced calculations using DAX.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to ensure data accuracy and understand financial performance drivers.
• Prepare financial presentations and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improving business performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, or Corporate Finance.
• Previous experience in Real Estate Development, Construction, Transportation, or related industries is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with practical hands-on experience in:
• Power Query.
• Power Pivot.
• DAX.

• Strong experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.