UAE National - Finance Manager

Michael Page

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
You'll play a critical role in supporting the setup of a newly launched government initiative, working closely with leadership to drive financial planning, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in an unstructured, fast-moving environment and able to manage both day-to-day financial operations and long-term strategy.
  • Develop and manage budgeting processes across multiple cost centers
  • Support financial reporting, audit preparation, and board-level presentations
  • Ensure full compliance with relevant UAE regulations and financial controls
  • Act as the single point of contact for all finance-related matters during the setup phase
Own and lead the finance function in a high-trust, high-autonomy environmentOpportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high impact engagements
  • UAE National with Family Book
  • 5 - 8 years of experience in finance, ideally within government or startup-like environments
  • Comfortable operating solo and building financial systems from scratch
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Abu Dhabi government-backed startup.
  • Own and lead the finance function in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment
  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership on high impact engagements

Michael Page