Finance Manager (Immediately Available only in UAE)
Job Description
Finance Manager
Location: Sharjah, UAE (occasional travel to Abu Dhabi)Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
About Employer
Our client is a market-leading provider of integrated data-centre and ICT-infrastructure solutions across the Middle East. With a legacy of technological excellence and a growing UAE footprint, they design, build, operate and maintain mission-critical facilities for government bodies and Fortune 500 companies alike.
The Opportunity
As Finance Manager, you will steer budgeting, planning, reporting and risk management for the UAE business. Partnering directly with the CFO and leading a small team, you will safeguard compliance, optimise cash flow and deliver the financial insight required to drive strategic decisions in a fast-growing, future-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range plans.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements in line with IFRS and UAE regulations.
- Manage cash-flow forecasting, banking relationships and working-capital optimisation.
- Oversee VAT and corporate-tax compliance and submissions to the Federal Tax Authority.
- Coordinate external audits and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide clear, data-driven advice to senior leadership on cost, margin and investment decisions.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Analyse cost structures, vendor contracts and capex proposals to maximise ROI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align financial strategy with corporate objectives.
- 57 years progressive finance experience, incl. 3 years in a managerial role
- CT or data-centre sector exposure
- Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting and audit liaison
- Masters / MBA or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA)
- Strong command of IFRS and UAE tax/VAT regulations
- ERP proficiency (Xero, Float, Fathom)
- Advanced Excel skills & analytical mindset
- Working knowledge of Arabic
- Clear communicator able to translate numbers for non-finance stakeholders
- Familiarity with UAE labour & commercial laws
- Team-first leadership style, high attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Competitive package AED 14,000 - 16,000 plus annual performance bonus
- Benefits medical insurance & annual air-ticket allowance (per UAE labour law)
- Career growth high-impact role in a rapidly scaling tech-infrastructure business
- Innovation culture work with cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking leadership
- Professional development continuous learning and mentorship opportunities
How To Apply
Ready to make your mark
Send your CV and a brief cover letter (quoting Finance Manager UAE in the subject line) to [Confidential Information]. Short-listed candidates will be contacted within two weeks.
ECOSS & Co. is recruiting on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.