ChampionX has an immediate need for an Senior Financial Analyst in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will be supporting the Commercial & FP&A Manager on a broad array of activities in the Commercial Finance function and support on planning and analysis which include monthly reporting and analysis and deep dive analysis for all countries in the region. The role is not only responsible to report on generic agreed reports but must add value through innovation and deep dive analysis behind the business drivers. This role is highly dynamic, has high visibility and will interact with teams across time zones. The successful candidate should be able to build good interpersonal relations and have systems and indicators in place to measure business behavior on an ongoing basis.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s). These grassroots, employee-led groups are open to anyone in the organization and allow employees to come together to explore common interests and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace within the organization
• Access to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement.

What You Will Do:

• The role will support business tender processes by identifying the right cost structures and provide business cases and sensitivity analysis
• Develop and monitor the commercial pricing models for non-model, fixed price and cost-plus contracts
• Engage with and challenge the SC Finance and costing teams on product costing variances, fx impacts and raw material risks. The incumbent will also work with the SC team to prepare least cost / optimal routing strategies to ensure the right pricing is achieved on bid proposals
• Budgeting, monthly forecasting, long range plans and all related analysis and communication
• Develops, maintains, and consolidates financial models and templates to support the planning activities
• Perform special projects to support the business as required

Minimum Qualifications

• A full time MBA from a leading B-school and/or professional qualification (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)
• Must have a minimum of 10 years relevant experience where the past 7 years must in FP&A
• Ideal candidate will have regional FP&A and/or commercial finance experience in a multinational company and will be willing to join immediately
• Very well conversant with use of ERPs (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and consolidation systems (HFM/Hyperion/Essbase). Expert Excel user
• A high impact individual comfortable working with strong executive management
• A self-motivated and high energy individual that thrives in an environment characterized by growth, change and opportunity. Has the potential to grow beyond the current role
• Proactive and deadline driven
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The candidate must be based in the UAE and has high quality experience in this region

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.