Manager - Finance Planning & Analysis

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanad Aerotech in Abu Dhabi seeks a Finance Manager to lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function, drive budgeting, forecasting and robust financial reporting while partnering with cross-functional leaders.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with CPA/CA/CMA/ACCA, 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, and proven leadership of at least five team members. IFRS expertise and governance are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of a finance team.
• Strong IFRS and governance knowledge with exposure to audits and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor variances and optimize processes.
• Oversee bookkeeping, compliance with IFRS/COSO, VAT and tax obligations.
• Manage treasury, debt, working capital and financial KPIs.
• Drive financial reporting and business partnerships across functions.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

VAT/compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA/CA/CMA/ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SANAD1060 - Manager - Finance Planning & Analysis

Company:

Sanad Aerotech

Department:

Finance

Section:

Finance

Sub-Section:

Not Applicable

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Closing Date:

30-Sep-2026

About the Role

The Finance Manager is a key leadership position within our Finance department, responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s financial operations. This role ensures financial targets are met and risks are minimized through diligent bookkeeping, compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, investors, and lenders. The Finance Manager also leads the Financial Planning & Analysis team, drives financial reporting, treasury management, and supports business partnerships to enhance organizational performance.

Your Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Define KPIs, develop and coach team members, monitor performance, and foster open communication within the finance team.
• Bookkeeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate accounts, ensure adherence to IFRS and COSO frameworks, manage VAT, corporate tax, ESG/ESR, transfer pricing compliance, and facilitate smooth audits.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor financial performance, analyze budget variances, and implement process and system optimizations.
• Treasury Management: Manage credit lines, optimize debt structure, oversee debt obligations and financial covenants, and ensure effective working capital management.
• Financial Operations: Oversee accounts payable and receivable, procurement processes, monthly closures, inventory and fixed assets management, and meet financial KPIs.
• Business Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders across functions to drive operational excellence, support commercial initiatives, optimize systems, manage costs, and contribute to strategic growth and decision support.

Who we are looking for

We seek a qualified accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field, and professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3-5 years leading a finance team of at least five members.

Key competencies include deep expertise in IFRS, ERP systems proficiency, strong financial analysis and strategic thinking abilities, and excellent communication and leadership skills. You should be adept at partnering with cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risks, and upholding the highest ethical standards. Experience in crisis management, data security, and privacy awareness is also essential to succeed in this role.