Consultant / Manager

Brand Finance is the world’s leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. We work with CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, and investors to help them understand the financial value of brands and the commercial impact of brand decisions.

Headquartered in London, with offices across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Brand Finance combines rigorous financial analysis with strategic insight to bridge the gap between marketing and finance.

Due to continued growth across the Middle East region, we are seeking ambitious and commercially minded professionals to join our Dubai office at either Consultant or Manager level, depending on experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile engagements across sectors including banking, telecoms, real estate, aviation, retail, tourism, and government.

Role Overview

As a Consultant / Manager (dependant on experience) within the Valuation & Strategy team, you will support and lead the delivery of brand valuation, intangible asset valuation, and strategic consulting engagements from proposal through to client-ready outputs. The role combines financial modelling, strategic thinking, research analysis, and client interaction.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across client organisations, helping them understand how brands create enterprise value and support strategic decision-making. Depending on seniority, you may also manage project teams, contribute to business development activities, and play a role in mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting & Delivery
• Deliver brand valuation and intangible asset valuation assignments for a range of purposes including strategic decision-making, financial reporting, tax, licensing, and transactions.
• Build and review robust financial models including forecasting, DCF analysis, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analysis.
• Translate market research, brand performance metrics, and commercial insights into valuation assumptions and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare client-ready reports and presentations with clear narratives, conclusions, and actionable insights.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analysis across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Ensure high quality standards, accuracy, and consistency across deliverables.
• Client Management
• Liaise directly with senior client stakeholders including finance, marketing, strategy, and executive leadership teams.
• Support workshops, presentations, and client meetings across the Middle East and wider region.
• Help manage project timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Business Development
• Support proposal writing, pitch preparation, and commercial discussions with prospective clients.
• Contribute to thought leadership, regional insights, and Brand Finance’s market profile in the Middle East.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding client relationships.
• Team & Leadership (Manager Level)
• Lead project workstreams and supervise junior consultants and analysts.
• Review financial models and analytical outputs prepared by team members.
• Mentor and support team development and capability building.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience3–8+ years of relevant professional experience in valuation, corporate finance, consulting, strategy, transaction advisory, or related fields. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, including experience with DCF and valuation methodologies. Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong written communication and presentation skills. Commercially minded with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and working in client-facing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, CA, CPA, or CIMA are highly desirable.
• Desirable Experience
• Experience in brand valuation and/or intangible asset valuation.
• Exposure to Middle East markets and regional business environments.
• Experience with market research, strategic consulting, or commercial analytics.
• Familiarity with data visualisation and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, or similar.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

Exposure to high-profile regional and international clients. A dynamic and entrepreneurial consulting environment. Opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and branding. Significant responsibility and career progression opportunities. Regional travel and exposure across diverse industries and markets.