Finance Director - Construction Industry

The Greater Change; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Finance Director to serve as the senior financial leader responsible for financial governance and project financial performance. The role includes developing long-term financial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial risks. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in finance leadership, expertise in project accounting, and relevant certifications. The position offers an executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market standards.

Benefits

Executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market standards

Qualifications

• 15+ years senior finance leadership in construction/contracting.
• Strong expertise in project accounting, IFRS, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations, and statutory standards.
• Manage banking relationships, funding, and liquidity planning.
• Lead ERP and automation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial acumen

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Integrity and professionalism

Multi-project environment exposure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Professional certification: CA / CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent

Job description

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Role Purpose

The Finance Director will serve as the organization’s senior financial leader, responsible for financial governance, project financial performance, capital management, compliance, and strategic financial direction across all business units. The role ensures financial discipline, transparency, and sustainable value creation aligned with long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Develop and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and investment decisions.
  • Support corporate expansion, diversification, and growth initiatives.
• Financial Planning & Control
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
  • Oversee project costing, revenue recognition, profitability, and cash flow.
  • Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and reporting accuracy.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations, and statutory standards.
  • Manage audits, taxation, and regulatory reporting.
  • Maintain relationships with auditors, regulators, and advisors.
• Treasury & Risk Management
  • Manage banking relationships, funding, and liquidity planning.
  • Oversee working capital, FX exposure, guarantees, and financial risks.
  • Support financial risk evaluation for major projects and investments.
• Digital Finance Transformation
  • Lead ERP and automation initiatives.
  • Enhance financial reporting systems and analytics for decision-making.
• Compensation & Benefits
  • Executive-level compensation package aligned with UAE market standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years senior finance leadership in construction/contracting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Professional certification: CA / CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent.
• Strong expertise in project accounting, IFRS, and governance.

Core Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership
• Commercial acumen
• Executive communication
• Stakeholder management
• Integrity and professionalism
• Multi-project environment exposure