A leading international organization based in Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to lead the end-to-end finance operations for one of its largest business units.

Operating in a complex, asset-intensive and service-driven environment, the company has built an outstanding reputation over more than 35 years and is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

With ambitious international expansion plans, ongoing M&A activity, and significant investments in large-scale projects, this is a rare opportunity to join a business that combines the stability of an established market leader with the pace and ambition of a rapidly evolving organization.

Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will lead a team of approximately 25 finance professionals while partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive business performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end finance operations function, overseeing AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Financial & Management Reporting.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of approximately 25 finance professionals (~6 direct reports), driving performance and operational excellence.
• Act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial leaders, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Review commercial bids, proposals and contracts, assessing financial implications and contributing to customer and commercial discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders across the business.
• Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that support business growth and operational transformation.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA or CMA) is mandatory.
• Big 4 background is preferred.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end finance operations within a complex, service-driven or industrial organization.
• GCC experience is mandatory.
• Strong technical accounting expertise combined with commercial acumen and business partnering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large finance teams.
• Hands-on, autonomous leader who is comfortable stepping beyond finance to understand business operations.
• Experience within engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure or other technically complex industries
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.

Please note that, for confidentiality reasons, not all role-specific requirements are disclosed in this job ad. In addition to the criteria outlined above, the successful candidate will be assessed against the full requirements of the mandate.

All applications will therefore be reviewed on a holistic basis, taking into account a combination of technical, professional and business-specific criteria.