Finance Manager

GRG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager for a 1-year contract role in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance experience and be fluent in Arabic and English. This role offers a chance to work on a high-impact project with significant financial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance roles.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle financial planning and analysis.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
• Manage payroll processing and compliance.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Payroll

Financial Reporting

Communication

Job description

About the Role:

We are hiring a capable and versatile Finance Manager (Arabic-speaking) to support a high-impact project based in Abu Dhabi. This is a 1-year contract role that will offer exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded finance background and be comfortable working across multiple workstreams—including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and controllership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle financial planning and analysis
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking
• Manage payroll processing and compliance in coordination with HR/outsourcing partners
• Ensure accuracy in financial reporting and controls
• Contribute to procurement and vendor-related financial reviews
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for audits and internal reviews
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations

Candidate Profile:

• Fluent in Arabic (spoken and written); English proficiency is also required
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in finance roles
• Strong understanding of end-to-end financial operations, including payroll and financial controls
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across functions

Why This Role:

This is a valuable opportunity for a finance professional seeking meaningful involvement in a nationally significant project, with the chance to build strong stakeholder exposure and demonstrate leadership in core finance functions.