UAE National - Financial Statements and Reporting

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Abu Dhabi seeks a finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, manage a small team, and drive insights through advanced BI tools such as Power BI. Strong analytical skills and experience in financial management are essential for this critical role.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book.
• 8+ years of experience in financial roles.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and revenue drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the Group.
• Manage and analyze financial data to develop models and dashboards.
• Prepare management reports identifying trends and making recommendations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Statements

Financial Modeling

Business Intelligence

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA, ACCA, CMA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Power Pivot

Power Query

Job description

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with senior leadership, consolidate financial data across subsidiaries, and present actionable insights through advanced dashboards and visualisations. You will also play a critical role in developing and mentoring a small team while driving financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives that directly influence strategic growth.

Client Details

A local government entity in Abu Dhabi.

Description

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the Group and subsidiaries.
• Manage and analyse raw financial data, develop financial models, and link results to Power BI dashboards for senior management.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial presentations, identifying trends and making strategic recommendations.
• Drive business intelligence projects, leveraging AI-driven tools, BI dashboards, and advanced Excel functions to provide timely insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to build financial plans, revenue assumptions, and cost models.
• Monitor financial performance against plans and provide variance analyses with corrective recommendations.
• Manage a team of two, providing coaching, performance management, and development.
• Lead key initiatives to enhance financial reporting efficiency, systems, and processes in line with industry best practices.
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management across internal and external parties including auditors, subsidiaries, and government entities.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, and decision-making tools.
• Ensure alignment with relevant financial policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory standards.

Profile

• UAE National with Family Book.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Power Pivot, Power Query), financial modeling, and BI tools (Power BI essential).
• Skilled in working with raw data, building dashboards, and delivering actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of revenue drivers, cost structures, and key financial planning levers.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to senior management.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA (fully qualified or part-qualified) is preferred.
• Experience in capital markets, financial services, Big 4, semi-government entities, large conglomerates, or diversified investment firms is highly desirable.
• Experience managing or mentoring small teams is a plus, but strong technical capabilities are non-negotiable.

Job Offer

You'll work on complex, multi-dimensional financial projects with exposure to senior management and decision-makers.

Opportunity to lead financial modeling and BI-driven reporting using cutting-edge business tools, while shaping the FP&A function.

Skills

financial reporting, financial statements