Senior Finance Manager​/Finance Director

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.

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.

• 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 Big
  10)
• 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)