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Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Director

International Permanent View Job Description
An established business in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its financial operations and support strategic decision-making. The position offers a broad remit across financial management, treasury, compliance and commercial finance within a project-driven environment.
  • Lead financial strategy and drive business performance.
  • Shape financial operations across a complex, capital-intensive business.

About Our Client

Our client is an established organisation operating within the broader industrial and business services sector, with a strong regional presence and a diversified portfolio of activities.

Job Description

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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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)



What's on Offer

  • 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.



Contact
Bindita Baksi
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126468

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Where
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bindita Baksi
Job reference
JN-102026-7126468