Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of FinanceLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEScope: Corporate Finance function with governance and oversight of subsidiaries in multiple countriesRole Purpose:The Head of Finance is the primary finance leader responsible for corporate-wide financial stewardship, governance, and performance management across the corporate entity and all subsidiaries operating in multiple jurisdictions.Qualifications & RequirementsMaster’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.Professional certification CPA, ACCA/FCCA is mandatory.15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least5 years in a corporate Head of Finance, Finance Manager, or equivalent capacity overseeing multiple subsidiaries.Current experience must be in an Engineering Services/Construction/Contracting organization.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Financial Leadership & Strategy:Develop and execute a unified finance strategy across subsidiaries aligned with corporate strategy, growth ambitions, capital structure, governance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.Lead corporate-wide financial consolidation and reporting, ensuring transparent and timely insights to stakeholders.Design and govern shared financial services, including central accounting, treasury, and compliance functions.Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, providing independent financial judgment and strategic counsel.Governance, Controls & Subsidiary Oversight (Corporate Model):Establish and enforce corporate finance policies, delegation of authority (DoA), financial controls, and governance frameworks across all subsidiaries.Implement robust internal control systems across all subsidiaries, with audit readiness and risk mitigation as core objectives.Ensure all subsidiaries adhere to corporate standards on accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, and financial operations (including local statutory requirements).Maintain strong corporate-center oversight through structured performance reviews, governance calendars, and compliance reporting from subsidiaries.Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Intelligence:Lead corporate-wide annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning; ensure alignment between corporate targets and subsidiary plans.Drive performance management: set financial KPIs, evaluate variances, define corrective actions, and track delivery with subsidiary leadership teams.Lead capital allocation and optimization decisions across subsidiaries, ensuring disciplined deployment of cash and investment capacity.Consolidation, Reporting & Performance Intelligence (Corporate-wide):Own corporate financial consolidation and ensure timely and accurate production of corporate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reporting.Provide executive dashboards and insights across subsidiaries, business lines, and geographies, enabling clear performance accountability.Establish consistent reporting standards and close calendars, ensuring disciplined month-end and year-end processes across subsidiaries.Commercial Finance, Value Creation & Business Partnership:Standardize commercial finance practices across subsidiaries, including pricing governance, bid/no-bid frameworks, margin controls, and contract performance oversight.Support major contract negotiations and investment approvals with financial due diligence, risk assessment, and sensitivity analysis.Drive profitability improvement initiatives and sustainable cost optimization across subsidiariesInvestment Strategy & Feasibility Studies:Identify, evaluate, and prioritize investment opportunities across subsidiaries and new markets, integrating business cases, market analysis, financial modeling, risk assessment, and capital allocation frameworks.Establish and govern standardized investment and feasibility methodologies, templates, approval frameworks, and governance processes to ensure consistency, transparency, and disciplined capital deployment across the company.Ensure commercial viability, financial sustainability, and alignment with stakeholder expectations.Provide clear, data-driven strategic recommendations to the CEO on investment pipeline, portfolio performance, and go/no-go decisions.Accounting, Compliance, Audit& Statutory Governance:Lead accounting governance ensuring IFRS compliance, consistent accounting policies, and high-quality financial statements.Oversee internal and external audits across subsidiaries; ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective action plans.Ensure statutory compliance across all jurisdictions while maintaining standardization and strong corporate oversight.Corporate Treasury, Funding, Liquidity & Working Capital:Lead corporate treasury operations, including banking strategy, liquidity planning, cash pooling, and funding structures.Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization across subsidiaries.Establish and enforce corporate policies for financial risk management (FX, interest rate, credit risk, counterparty exposure).Tax Governance & Cross-Border Compliance:Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT (where applicable) and establish standards for tax governance across subsidiaries.Oversee transfer pricing governance, intercompany agreements, documentation, and cross-border compliance in line with international requirements.