Finance Manager

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

Our client is a well-established consultancy operating across large-scale projects within the built environment sector. The organisation has a strong reputation for delivering complex projects and is continuing to expand its operations across the UAE, creating an opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to join the business.

• Lead the overall finance function and ensure the financial stability and growth of the business
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks that support business analysis, forecasting, and executive decision-making
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, utilisation, and operating margins across projects and business units
• Produce detailed project cost analysis, variance reports, and performance dashboards for senior management
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and commercial decisions
• Lead the annual budgeting process and long-term financial forecasting activities
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure budgets accurately reflect project plans and resource requirements
• Maintain rolling forecasts by incorporating project delays, variations, and business risks
• Oversee project accounting including revenue recognition, work-in-progress tracking, and profitability analysis
• Manage progress billings, retention balances, variations, and claims in line with contractual requirements
• Implement robust project cost centre accounting and reporting structures
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and treasury functions
• Oversee collections and support the resolution of outstanding receivables
• Manage supplier payments, payroll-related financial obligations, and banking relationships
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, labour regulations, and statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial information
• Lead external audits and ensure timely completion of statutory reporting obligations
• Assess financial risks related to projects, contracts, and operational activities and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide financial input into strategic initiatives, investments, partnerships, and growth opportunities
• Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning, and investment appraisals
• Support workforce planning through close collaboration with HR on manpower budgets and employee costs
• Mentor, develop, and lead a team of two finance professionals
• Build and maintain relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, clients, and other stakeholders
• Represent the finance function in senior leadership discussions and business planning activities

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