Nabat is a climate-tech startup based in the UAE using advanced technology to protect and restore natural ecosystems with precision and scale! We operate at the intersection of ecological & environmental sciences, GIS, AI, and robotics. Our mission is to enable data-driven, science-backed ecosystem management and restoration at the speed and scale necessary to address the critical challenges of climate change, deforestation, land erosion, and biodiversity loss.
Our comprehensive solution - consisting of ecosystem management software, precision aerial seeding drones, AI & ecological models, and restoration services - is already being used to plant millions of mangroves in the UAE. But we’re just getting started, as we build our platform to serve the needs of coastal, marine and arid ecosystems around the world.
If this mission resonates with you, let’s talk!
The Finance Manager is responsible for running the company’s finance function. This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring accurate accounting and controls.
The role works closely with leadership and manages the relationship with the outsourced finance operations team.
Key Responsibilities Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting- Build and maintain the company’s financial model
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecast updates
- Track budget vs actuals and explain key variances
- Support leadership with financial analysis for strategic decisions
- Provide financial input for new projects, partnerships, and investments
- Prepare monthly management reporting
- Produce clear financial dashboards for leadership
- Track key financial metrics (revenue, margin, cash, burn, runway)
- Prepare financial material for board meetings
- Oversee the outsourced accounting team
- Ensure accurate bookkeeping and general ledger management
- Manage monthly and year-end financial closing
- Ensure invoices, expenses, and payments are properly recorded
- Ensure financial records are audit-ready
- Review purchase requisitions and approval memos
- Monitor department budgets and spending
- Ensure spending follows approved budgets
- Flag financial risks or overruns early
- Monitor company cash position and runway
- Manage payments and collections
- Forecast cash needs and liquidity
- Support financial analysis for acquisitions or partnerships
- Support due diligence processes
- Prepare financial data and documentation required for transactions
- Ensure tax filings and statutory reporting are completed
- Maintain basic financial controls and documentation
- Support external audits when required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- 6–10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial statements
- Experience building budgets and financial forecasts
- Experience preparing management reports
- Comfortable working with outsourced accounting teams
- Strong financial modelling skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Experience in a startup or fast-growing company
- Exposure to M&A or fundraising processes
- CPA, ACCA or CFA qualification
- Join a well-funded early-stage tech startup at the intersection of some of the most exciting, disruptive and innovative technologies in the world - geospatial AI, remote sensing, drone robotics, ecology & agricultural science.
- Relocate to Abu Dhabi – one of the safest, most livable, expat-friendly cities in the world - with an “all inclusive” relocation package for you and your family, that includes work & residence visa sponsorship, relocation flights, orientation tour,…
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