Finance Manager / Director

Lead financial strategy and drive business performance. Shape financial operations across a complex, capital-intensive business. Reporting into senior leadership, this position will be responsible for: Leading financial management activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. Ensuring robust financial controls, effective governance and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements. Overseeing treasury, liquidity, banking relationships and working capital management. Providing commercial and financial insights to support operational performance, business planning and investment decisions. Managing statutory audit requirements, tax compliance and financial reporting obligations. Partnering with operational stakeholders to monitor financial performance, manage costs and identify opportunities for improvement. Leading and developing team members while promoting accountability and operational efficiency. Supporting finance transformation initiatives, including process optimisation and improvements to financial systems. Competitive senior management compensation and benefits package covering family benefits. Significant responsibility across financial and operational activities. Exposure to senior leadership and business-critical decision-making. Opportunity to contribute to organisational performance and continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CMA preferred. Significant financial management and leadership experience within project-based, capital-intensive or B2B industries. Track record of working within engineering, infrastructure, construction, industrial services or similarly complex operational environments. A strong background in financial controllership, treasury, cash flow management, reporting and regulatory compliance. Sound knowledge of IFRS, UAE taxation and relevant regulatory requirements. Proven experience managing statutory audits and engaging with external auditors (preferably Big4 or Big10) Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work effectively with senior business stakeholders. Willingness to be based in Abu Dhabi. This role requires physical presence in the offices (which is based in Abu Dhabi)