Finance Director

Job Description

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 growth.This 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.

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.

• 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.
• Exceptional communication skills, 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.

• Competitive compensation and career growth potential.

If you're ready to take on a finance leadership role where your expertise will drive tangible impact, apply now or reach out to discuss this opportunity further.

(Note: While this role is based in Abu Dhabi, international finance leaders are encouraged to apply.)