Sr. Financial Analyst
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi with 4 recent postings.
A Sr. Financial Analyst in the GCC region requires analytical, presentation, budgeting, communication, forecasting. Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 12,500 AED | 22,000 AED | 34,000 AED | 47,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 21,000 SAR | 32,000 SAR | 44,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,000 QAR | 23,000 QAR | 35,500 QAR | 49,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,050 KWD | 1,800 KWD | 2,750 KWD | 3,850 KWD |
| Oman | 1,150 OMR | 2,000 OMR | 3,050 OMR | 4,250 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,100 BHD | 1,900 BHD | 2,900 BHD | 4,050 BHD |
How Sr. Financial Analyst pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Alghanim Industries
- Ajdan Real Estate Development Company
- QatarEnergy
Active markets
- qatar
- saudi
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Assist FM/FD in business budgeting, forecasting by working with operations through collection and analysis of financial data
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Prepare reports for internal & external customers such as vendors/suppliers etc.
- 03
Monitor Key Performance Indicators.
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Analyze business performance & provide commentary on reasons for changes.
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Compute NPV and IRR for small value capital expenditure/AFE by integrating with operations.
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Review provisions/expenses/revenue leakage etc. and help FM in managing the profitability.
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Support operations manager/GM etc. on adhoc requests
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Review work of FA Candidate
What is the average Sr. Financial Analyst salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Sr. Financial Analyst in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Sr. Financial Analyst salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Sr. Financial Analyst salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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