Job Title

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Sector

Environmental Services / Waste Management

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Start Date

Immediate

Company Description

We are a global engineering and professional services group supporting leading organizations across the energy, utilities, infrastructure, industrial and environmental services sectors.

For one of our major clients operating in the environmental services and waste-management sector, we are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join its Abu Dhabi operations.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash-flow management, compliance and finance-related procurement activities while supporting the company’s operational and strategic objectives.

Job Description

The Finance Manager / Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s finance function and providing reliable financial information to support management decision-making.

The position requires a hands-on finance professional with strong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS, UAE VAT, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial-performance reports to management.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Prepare and issue accurate internal and external financial reports and statements.
• Manage and regularly update cash-flow forecasts.
• Monitor accounts receivable and implement effective collection strategies in coordination with other departments.
• Monitor accounts payable and maintain efficient payment processes.
• Manage payroll-related financial activities, remuneration controls and associated reporting.
• Coordinate with appointed financial, statutory and local-content auditors.
• Ensure audits are initiated and completed within the required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE financial, tax and corporate regulations.
• Ensure the proper application of IFRS and relevant accounting standards.
• Maintain effective financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement finance-related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support management with financial, corporate, contractual and compliance-related matters.
• Manage banking activities, including transfers, bank guarantees, treasury operations, hedging and fixed investments.
• Act as an authorized financial signatory in accordance with the applicable authority matrix.
• Oversee and guide procurement activities in line with internal policies, ethical standards, controls and cost-efficiency objectives.
• Support the negotiation and implementation of purchasing and service agreements.
• Work closely with operational and support departments to improve financial performance and resource efficiency.
• Coordinate financial-system updates, upgrades and implementations.
• Prepare financial dashboards, reports and decision-support tools.
• Promote digitalization and ensure the proper organization of financial records.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement across finance and procurement activities.
• Ensure confidentiality, professional integrity and ethical conduct at all times.
• Comply with applicable quality, health, safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, ACA or CIMA would be an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar position.
• Previous experience in an industrial, environmental services, utilities, infrastructure or project-based organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cash-flow management.
• Experience managing receivables, payables, payroll and banking activities.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, banks, suppliers and senior management.
• Previous experience supervising or developing a finance team.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT.
• Strong financial-analysis and management-reporting capabilities.
• Good understanding of treasury, banking, receivables, payables and payroll controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics NAV or equivalent.
• Ability to prepare accurate management reports, financial dashboards and analytical tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A valid UAE driving licence is preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Sound decision-making and organizational capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Continuous-improvement and process-optimization mindset.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and conflict-resolution capabilities.

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Arabic, Hindi or Urdu would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• The selected candidate must be available to join immediately or at very short notice.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE will be given preference due to the urgent start date.
• Only shortlisted candidates matching the main requirements will be contacted.