Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Director

QatarYello; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarYello is seeking a senior financial leader to drive the company’s financial management across reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. The role requires strong governance, regulatory compliance and robust controls in a capital-intensive, project-based environment.

You will oversee treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital while partnering with operational leaders to improve cost efficiency and strategic investment decisions. Based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with a professional qualification preferred.
• Significant financial management and leadership experience in project-based or capital-intensive industries.
• Strong IFRS, UAE taxation and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with statutory audits and external auditors (Big4/Big10 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management activities including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee treasury, liquidity and working capital management.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to support operations and investment decisions.
• Manage statutory audits, tax compliance and financial reporting obligations.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to monitor performance and costs.
• Lead and develop finance team and drive process improvements.
• Support finance transformation and system enhancements.

Skills

Financial management

Treasury & liquidity

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA)

Job description

Our client is an established organisation operating within the broader industrial and business services sector, with a strong regional presence and a diversified portfolio of activities.

Reporting into senior leadership, this position will be responsible for:

• Leading financial management activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, effective governance and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing treasury, liquidity, banking relationships and working capital management.
• Providing commercial and financial insights to support operational performance, business planning and investment decisions.
• Managing statutory audit requirements, tax compliance and financial reporting obligations.
• Partnering with operational stakeholders to monitor financial performance, manage costs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leading and developing team members while promoting accountability and operational efficiency.
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives, including process optimisation and improvements to financial systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CMA preferred.
• Significant financial management and leadership experience within project-based, capital-intensive or B2B industries. Track record of working within engineering, infrastructure, construction, industrial services or similarly complex operational environments.
• A strong background in financial controllership, treasury, cash flow management, reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, UAE taxation and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing statutory audits and engaging with external auditors (preferably Big4 or Big10)
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work effectively with senior business stakeholders.
• Willingness to be based in Abu Dhabi. This role requires physical presence in the offices (which is based in Abu Dhabi)