Job Title: Group Business Analyst

Company: Accor

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

The position supports a Franchised portfolio in Africa.

Drive Insight. Support Growth. Enable Strategic Decisions.

We are seeking to appoint a Group Business Analyst to support the continued expansion and performance optimization of our hotel portfolio across Africa.

Based in Dubai, this role sits at the heart of the organization, providing critical analysis, financial insights, and decision support to senior leadership across a dynamic, multi-country platform.


Job Description

As Group Business Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing business performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiency across the portfolio.

You will work closely with finance, operations, and asset management teams, contributing to data-driven decision-making and supporting the group’s growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze financial and operational performance across the hotel portfolio
Develop and maintain management reports, dashboards, and KPIs
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
Provide insights on revenue performance, cost optimization, and profitability
Partner with operations and asset management teams to identify performance improvement opportunities
Contribute to investment analysis, feasibility studies, and new project evaluations
Support pre-opening and integration of new assets
Prepare presentations and reports for senior leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

4–8 years of experience in business analysis, finance, consulting, or asset management
Experience within hospitality, real estate, or investment environments is highly preferred
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Srong academic background in finance, business, economics or relqted field from a recognized university or business school
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, AI or similar)
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Strong attention to detail with a structured and rigorous approach
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
Fluency in English is essential with proficiency in French a plus
Application Questions:

As part of your application, please address the following questions:

Do you have mandatory professional working experience within Africa?
Can you demonstrate a proven history of working in Africa within a similar or relevant role?
Are you able to provide professional references upon request?
Are you willing to be based exclusively in Dubai for this role?
Are you willing and able to travel extensively across Africa as required by the role?



Additional Information

Be part of a growing hospitality platform
Gain exposure to strategic decision-making at group level
Work across a diverse, international hotel portfolio
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong career development opportunities within a dynamic environment

Posted: 13/05/2026