Chief Financial Officer

The Greater Change

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted
Ref: PP000-56108

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Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry
Construction

Role purpose

The Chief Finance Officer will act as the senior financial strategist and steward of the organization, ensuring robust financial governance, capital management, project financial performance, compliance, and strategic direction across all business divisions. This role will provide financial leadership to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Key responsibilities

Strategic financial leadership

Develop and implement long-term financial strategies in alignment with corporate goals.

Provide expert financial guidance to the CEO and executive leadership on investment decisions, performance, and risk.

Contribute to corporate expansion, diversification, and business growth planning.

Financial planning & control

Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.

Monitor project costing, revenue recognition, cash flow, and profitability.

Implement and maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Regulatory compliance & governance

Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local UAE regulations, and statutory requirements.

Oversee audits, taxation, and required regulatory reporting.

Manage and foster relationships with external auditors, regulators, and financial advisors.

Treasury & risk management

Oversee banking relationships, funding strategies, liquidity planning, and working capital management.

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risk exposures including foreign exchange, guarantees, and major capital commitments.

Digital finance & transformation

Champion finance digitalization through ERP, automation, and advanced analytics.

Enhance financial reporting systems to support executive decision-making.

Requirements

Qualifications & experience

15+ years of senior financial leadership, preferably within large contracting, construction, engineering, or multi-project environments.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Professional finance / accounting certification (CA / CPA / ACCA / CFA or equivalent).

Strong expertise in project accounting, IFRS, financial governance, and compliance.

Core competencies

Strategic financial leadership

Commercial and business acumen

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management

Ethical integrity and professionalism

Experience in multi-project, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Salary range: 60,000 to 80,000 AED + executive benefits

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