Finance Manager - Treasury

Gradiant; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Finance Manager - Treasury to manage cash flow and oversee banking operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance with expertise in local UAE regulatory compliance. This role includes managing a team, ensuring internal controls, and supporting strategic financial decisions. Offering a dynamic work environment focused on innovation, this position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and proficiency in financial modeling.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent preferred.
• Confident communicator with cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimize treasury operations.
• Coordinate with lenders to raise new debt facilities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Communication

Digital transformation

IFRS expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s in Finance/MBA

Job description

About Gradiant

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide. Discover us at gradiant.com.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager - Treasury plays a pivotal role in steering the financial health through strategic planning, analysis, and prudent cash management. This role requires a high degree of financial acumen, business foresight, and leadership. The individual brings a blend of local UAE regulatory expertise and global best practices. They will drive cash management across the Group entities, cash forecasting, reporting, and support cross-functional business decisions. This position suits someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable navigating both data-driven strategy and day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage daily cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimize treasury operations.
• Implement cash forecasting and funding strategies.
• Manage intercompany and treasury transfers, funding, and repatriations as needed.
• Manage the opening, maintenance, and closing of global bank accounts in coordination with local finance teams and banking partners.
• Maintain accurate records of bank account mandates, authorized signatories, and access controls.
• Liaise with banks for KYC compliance, service improvements, and issue resolution.

Funds Management

• Coordinate with lenders to raise new debt facilities in the geographies operated by the Group companies/ subsidiaries.
• Coordinating with Banks/ lenders, regional finance teams, and project teams for issuance of Bank Guarantees/ trade products.
• Track and manage short-term investments and borrowing facilities, credit lines.
• Administer intercompany loan agreements including documentation, disbursements, and monitor repayment schedules.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a loan tracking schedule and ensure timely settlements and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with legal and tax teams for structuring intercompany loans and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Monitor forex implications and hedge exposures related to intercompany funding where applicable.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, treasury policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to cash and treasury functions.
• Maintain documentation of bank signatories, mandates, and account structures.
• Assist in implementing banking solutions, including cash pooling and treasury technology systems.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage, coach, and develop finance team members.
• Communicate funding arrangements and cash forecasts to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with external banks, financial institutions and other external entities as required.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior management.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Compliance

• Ensure all duties are performed in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ADOSH SF standards, contributing to continual improvement in quality, environmental, and occupational health & safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s in Finance/MBA (preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Solid grasp of financial modelling.
• Confident communicator with cross-functional influence.
• Comfortable with digital transformation and process automation tools.
• Expert in IFRS, UAE VAT, and corporate tax regulations.
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - preferred, not required

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.