Finance Leader - Project Portfolio & Growth (Abu Dhabi)

Qataryello; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello in Abu Dhabi is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to head the finance function for a well-established consultancy delivering large-scale built environment projects across the UAE.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, revenue recognition, cash flow, and external audits, partnering with operations to align budgets with project plans. CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA and 10+ years in finance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification mandatory: CA, CMA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years in construction, engineering consultancy, or project-based environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Experience with UAE VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading audits, treasury activities, and internal controls.
• Proficient with accounting and ERP systems.
• Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function and ensure financial stability and growth.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop reporting frameworks for business analysis and executive decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, and operating margins across projects.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting and long-term forecasting processes.
• Partner with operations to align budgets with project plans.
• Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, WIP, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Cash flow management

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional qualification: CA, CMA, ACCA, or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Qataryello in Abu Dhabi is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to head the finance function for a well-established consultancy delivering large-scale built environment projects across the UAE.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, revenue recognition, cash flow, and external audits, partnering with operations to align budgets with project plans. CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA and 10+ years in finance are required.