Financial Analyst

Ajax
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with FP&A and process improvement experience in manufacturing will find this role in a fast-growing international security tech company with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with FP&A and process improvement experience in manufacturing
    — “Experience in financial controlling, FP&A, management accounting, or a similar finance role.”
  • Individuals with a track record of optimizing costs in production environments
    — “Monitor costs, identify optimization opportunities, and contribute to cost-control initiatives across the business.”
  • Candidates who have worked with Power BI and advanced Excel tools for financial reporting
    — “Practical experience with Power BI for financial analysis and reporting.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a B2+ English level, which may be a barrier for non-native speakers.
    — “English level: B2+”
  • The actual location is in Hung Yen province, not Dubai as initially stated.
    — “Please note that the actual location for the role would be in Minh Duc Industrial Park (Hung Yen province).”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
    — “Ability to interpret financial results, identify trends, and translate data into clear business insights and recommendations.”
  • Emphasize your experience with P&L and Cash Flow analysis in prior roles.
    — “Solid understanding of P&L, Cash Flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.”
  • Emphasize your track record in supporting strategic decisions with financial models.
    — “Develop financial models, business cases, and valuations to support new projects and investment decisions.”
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What success looks like

  • accurate financial projections
  • cost optimization
Typical background
financeaccounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingCost Optimization

Preferred

Process Improvement

Stack & domain

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingPower BIPower PivotPower QueryPivottablesAnalyticalProblem-solvingAttention To DetailOrganizedProactiveResults-orientedFinanceManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Ajax via Lever

Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation.  The company employs 5, 000 specialists. 

Ajax Systems production includes four factories, two of which are located in Ukraine, one in Turkey and one in Vietnam. At the same time, the company's certification according to the ISO 14001 standard ensures a minimal impact of production on the environment. The selection of components for Ajax device manufacturing is determined by the presence of manufacturer declarations confirming compliance with RoHS requirements.

The company emerged against the backdrop of revolution and war. That's why resilience is the cornerstone of the brand's DNA, and the fight against evil by creating the best security and automation devices is Ajax unwavering mission.

Reponsibilities::

Recommend actions to meet budget targets and identify opportunities to make optimal use of company resources.

Prepare accurate monthly P&L and C&F projections and support the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes.

Analyze actual financial performance against budget and forecasts, identify key variances, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.

Monitor costs, identify optimization opportunities, and contribute to cost-control initiatives across the business.

Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.

Maintain high standards of financial reporting and transaction control, ensuring data quality and consistency.

Analyze existing business and financial processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Develop financial models, business cases, and valuations to support new projects and investment decisions.

Prepare financial analysis and insights to support data-driven management decisions.

Qualifications::

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large amounts of financial data.

Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Ability to interpret financial results, identify trends, and translate data into clear business insights and recommendations.

Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented approach to work.

Solid understanding of P&L, Cash Flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Experience in financial controlling, FP&A, management accounting, or a similar finance role.

Experience in a large manufacturing or international company would be a strong advantage.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Pivot, Power Query, and PivotTables.

Practical experience with Power BI for financial analysis and reporting.

English level: B2+ 

We offer::

Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers.

Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.

Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and the exploration of new ideas.

Source: Ajax careers (Lever)

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