Project Analyst - Finance Domain

OverviewThe Project Analyst will support end-to-end delivery of Finance transformation initiatives across the bank. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Governance—tracking execution, controlling numbers, and ensuring projects don’t drift or burn money quietly.ResponsibilitiesSupport Finance-led projects including Regulatory Reporting, IFRS, Budgeting, Forecasting, GL, Cost Allocation, and Financial ControlsTrack project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues across multiple finance initiativesOwn financial tracking: budgets, actuals, forecasts, cost leakage, and variance analysisPrepare SteerCo decks, dashboards, and executive reports for Finance leadershipCoordinate with Finance SMEs, IT teams, vendors, and PMs to ensure delivery stays on scope and timelineSupport business case preparation, funding requests, and post-implementation benefit trackingEnsure compliance with bank governance, audit, and regulatory standardsMaintain RAID logs, action trackers, and documentation—no loose endsMandatory Skills & Experience4–7 years of experience as Project Analyst / PMO / Finance Analyst in Banking or Financial ServicesStrong understanding of Finance domains: Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cost & Revenue Analysis, Regulatory / Audit exposureProven experience in project tracking and governance for enterprise initiativesAdvanced Excel skills (financial models, variance analysis, trackers)Strong PowerPoint skills—clear, executive-ready storytellingExperience working with senior Finance stakeholders (CFO org exposure is a big plus)Nice to Have (Differentiators)Exposure to Finance Transformation / ERP / Finance Automation projectsExperience with Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid delivery modelsKnowledge of tools like Clarity PPM, JIRA, Confluence, Power BIUnderstanding of UAE banking regulatory environmentBehavioural Expectations (Non-Negotiable)Detail-obsessedMissed numbers are unacceptableComfortable pushing back on Finance and IT when things don’t add upStructured thinker—can break chaos into clear actionsCalm under pressure; deadlines here don’t moveEducationBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fieldPMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification is a plus, not a substitute for real experience#J-18808-Ljbffr