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Mott MacDonald • Dubai, AE

Graduate Finance Assistant

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.


We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.


Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Finance Adviser to join our Finance team. This entry-level role is designed for recent graduates who are eager to build a career in finance and gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, and business support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights for decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance department.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems/tools.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

  • 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
  • Competitive annual leave
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Buddy scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Dental coverage
Compassionate leave
Health assessment
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Life assurance
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Pregnancy loss leave
Salary sacrifice
Buy or sell annual leave
Accrued annual leave
Religious celebration leave
Tax-free childcare
Theme park discounts
On-site yoga classes
Cycle to work scheme
Faith rooms
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus
Income protection
Employee discounts
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Lunch and learns
Employee assistance programme
L&D budget
Teambuilding days
Travel loan
Returnship
Mentoring
In house training
Study support
Learning platform
Further education support

Working at Mott MacDonald

Company employees:

18,000 worldwide

Gender diversity (m:f):

65:35

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Awards & Accreditations

2nd – Career Progression

2nd – Career Progression

Flexa awards 2025
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3rd – Family Friendly

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Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

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Culture

Culture

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