Overview
Black & Grey HR is recruiting for one of the top tier construction leaders in Abu Dhabi. Our client is seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to spearhead their finance function blending high-level strategic oversight with operational precision to fuel sustainable is a career-defining opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional to influence decision-making, optimize financial performance and lead a high-caliber team in a fast-paced ambitious environment. (Note : While this role is based in Abu Dhabi international finance leaders are encouraged to apply.)
Core Responsibilities
- Define and execute the finance strategy ensuring alignment with corporate vision and long-term objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership providing data-driven insights to guide business growth and profitability.
- Build and mentor a top-tier finance team fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous development.
- Drive talent initiatives to cultivate future-ready finance professionals.
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
- Monitor financial KPIs, identify trends and implement corrective actions to ensure fiscal discipline.
- Optimize working capital through proactive cash flow, receivables and payables strategies.
- Ensure flawless financial reporting under IFRS and local regulatory standards.
- Oversee tax strategy, VAT compliance and statutory filings.
- Champion the adoption and optimization of SAP Finance modules to enhance automation and efficiency.
- Strengthen relationships with banks, auditors, regulators and internal stakeholders to align financial operations with business needs.
- Develop and enforce robust financial policies, risk frameworks and internal controls.
- Deliver precise actionable financial reports to executives and board members.
- Translate complex financial data into strategic insights to guide executive decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred.10 years in finance within large corporate environments, ideally within construction, engineering or related sectors.Strong expertise in IFRS, tax compliance, ERP systems (preferably SAP), and financial digitalization.A strategic thinker who balances big-picture oversight with hands-on operational execution.Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Proven track record in process optimization and team development.A leader who thrives in a multicultural, high-performance setting.Benefits
Competitive compensation and career growth potential.
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