Senior Finance Manager

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to steer their finance department. This critical role involves strategic oversight and operational execution, including budget management and team development. Candidates should possess extensive experience within large corporate settings, particularly in construction or engineering, and hold relevant qualifications. If you're an influential finance leader ready for a challenging role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance within large corporate environments, preferably in construction.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational execution.
• Proven track record in team development and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute finance strategy aligned with corporate vision.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Mentor finance team and oversee financial policy enforcement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process optimization

Education

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

Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

IFRS

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the top tier construction leaders in Abu Dhabi. Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Finance Manager to spearhead their finance function, blending high-level strategic oversight with operational precision to fuel sustainable growth. This is a career-defining opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional to influence decision-making, optimize financial performance, and lead a high-caliber team in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

Core responsibilities :

• Define and execute the finance strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate vision and long-term objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights to guide business growth and profitability.
• Build and mentor a top-tier finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous development.
• Drive talent initiatives to cultivate future-ready finance professionals.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial KPIs, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to ensure fiscal discipline.
• Optimize working capital through proactive cash flow, receivables, and payables strategies.
• Ensure flawless financial reporting under IFRS and local regulatory standards.
• Oversee tax strategy, VAT compliance, and statutory filings.
• Champion the adoption and optimization of SAP Finance modules to enhance automation and efficiency.
• Strengthen relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to align financial operations with business needs.
• Develop and enforce robust financial policies, risk frameworks, and internal controls.
• Deliver precise, actionable financial reports to executives and board members.
• Translate complex financial data into strategic insights to guide executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred.
• 10+ years in finance, within large corporate environments, ideally within construction, engineering, or related sectors.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, tax compliance, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and financial digitalization.
• A strategic thinker who balances big-picture oversight with hands-on operational execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record in process optimization and team development.
• A leader who thrives in a multicultural, high-performance setting.
• Competitive compensation and career growth potential.

If you’re ready to take on a finance leadership role where your expertise will drive tangible impact, apply now or reach out to discuss this opportunity further.

Note : While this role is based in Abu Dhabi, international finance leaders are encouraged to apply.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred. - 10+ years in finance, within large corporate environments, ideally within construction, engineering, or related sectors. - Strong expertise in IFRS, tax compliance, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and financial digitalization. - A strategic thinker who balances big-picture oversight with hands-on operational execution. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. - Proven track record in process optimization and team development. - A leader who thrives in a multicultural, high-performance setting.