Finance Business Partner (Specialist) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | In-Office

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves overseeing contract reviews, revenue management, and cost optimization while collaborating with various departments to achieve financial goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and budgeting, as well as experience in leading finance teams. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive strategic decision-making and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Develop annual budgets and maintain financial models for strategic planning.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Optimization

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance with IFRS

Contract Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Certification (e.g., CFA, CPA)

Tools

Financial Modeling Software

ERP Systems

Job description

Finance Business Partner (Specialist)

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Posted: 1 day ago | In-Office Job | Contract | Competitive

This role will be responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of ADGM’s subsidiaries including contract review, revenue management, and cost optimization. Ensures accurate compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 15, IFRS 16), supports budgeting and forecasting activities, and collaborates across departments to meet financial objectives and safeguard data integrity.

Commercial Finance:

• Draft and review financial section of contracts for tailored programs, ensuring alignment with financial controls and risk management practices.
• Evaluate pricing strategies and cost optimization techniques to maintain profitability and competitiveness.

Revenue & Cost Management:

• Oversee revenue recognition, particularly for multi-deliverable contracts, in compliance with IFRS 15.
• Implement appropriate project costing methods to track and optimize expenditure.
• Monitor and manage lease agreements in line with IFRS 16 requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial models to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with ADGM policies, as well as relevant accounting standards.
• Identify, assess, and remediate control gaps, particularly around contract and revenue/cost processes.

Collaboration with Other Teams and Departments:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Procurement, Legal, Business Development).
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior finance team members to drive a culture of continuous improvement.