Strategic Financial Director – Construction (Abu Dhabi)

TestHiring; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead its financial strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in financial compliance, project cost control, and establishing strong banking relationships. Fluency in Arabic is essential, alongside strong analytical and leadership skills. This role involves overseeing financial planning and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, while providing insights for business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Director or senior finance role within a contracting/construction company.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 15, corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing and related party transactions.
• Hands-on experience in project cost control, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Expertise in banking relationships and securing credit facilities.
• Strong ERP system proficiency.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s financial planning, reporting and compliance across the UAE, Qatar and KSA.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS 15, corporate tax, transfer pricing, VAT and related party transactions.
• Manage project cost control, project cash flow and financial risk assessment.
• Establish and maintain strong banking relationships to secure credit facilities.
• Implement and enhance ERP systems to optimize financial reporting.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial performance metrics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local tax laws and international financial standards.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Financial reporting

Project cost control

Cash flow management

ERP systems proficiency

Fluency in Arabic

Job description

A leading construction company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Financial Director to lead its financial strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in financial compliance, project cost control, and establishing strong banking relationships. Fluency in Arabic is essential, alongside strong analytical and leadership skills. This role involves overseeing financial planning and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, while providing insights for business growth.