UAE National - Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A government-backed startup in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced finance manager to lead its finance function. The successful candidate will oversee budgeting processes, ensure compliance with UAE regulations, and support executive leadership. This role demands a UAE National with 5-8 years in finance and strong stakeholder management skills in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in finance, ideally in government or startups.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgeting processes across multiple cost centers.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE regulations and financial controls.
• Act as the single point of contact for all finance-related matters.

Skills

finance manager

accounting

budgeting

Job description

You'll play a critical role in supporting the setup of a newly launched government initiative, working closely with leadership to drive financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an unstructured, fast-moving environment and able to manage both day-to-day financial operations and long-term strategy.

Client Details

Abu Dhabi government-backed startup.

Description
Develop and manage budgeting processes across multiple cost centersSupport financial reporting, audit preparation, and board-level presentationsEnsure full compliance with relevant UAE regulations and financial controlsAct as the single point of contact for all finance-related matters during the setup phase


Profile
UAE National with Family Book5 - 8 years of experience in finance, ideally within government or startup-like environmentsComfortable operating solo and building financial systems from scratchStrong communication and stakeholder management skills


Job Offer
Own and lead the finance function in a high-trust, high-autonomy environmentOpportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high impact engagements

Skills

finance manager, accounting, budgeting