Finance Manager (Big 4 Experienced)

Callan Hawkins; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Callan Hawkins is seeking a Finance Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE to oversee internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, P&L and compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA/ACCA/CA), 8 years of accounting experience with 5+ in a managerial capacity, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and fluency in English. Experience with Power BI and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; professional certifications CPA/ACCA/CA.
• 8+ years accounting experience with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Fluent in English; strong UAE regulatory knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, governance, and cross-functional alignment.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, invoicing, and P&L.
• Ensure UAE and international regulations with strong internal controls and risk management.
• Mentor a finance team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L Oversight

Internal Controls

Financial Analysis

Power BI

Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Regulatory Knowledge UAE

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CA

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to oversee internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, P&L and compliance.

Key Responsibilities will Include:

• Lead financial strategy, governance, and cross-functional alignment to support organizational growth and transparency.
• Manage end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, invoicing, and P&L oversight.
• Ensure compliance with UAE and international financial regulations, while maintaining strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Utilize platforms such as Power BI and Dynamics 365 to deliver insights, automate reporting, and support decision-making.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Who we’re looking for:

• Must have a bachelor’s, higher degree in Finance, Accounting, or related Field CPA, ACCA, CA.
• Must have 8 years of professional accounting experience with 5+ years of managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE financial regulations.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems; ability to lead system improvements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and geographies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, process-improvement mindset.
• Fluent in English. (both written and spoken).