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Big Fish Consult
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Executive Leadership Opportunity | Abu Dhabi, UAE
A leading, well-established construction and general contracting organization in Abu Dhabi seeks an accomplished Finance Director to lead its finance function and drive strategic growth.
This high-impact executive role is for a commercially driven finance leader with extensive experience in the construction and contracting industry, overseeing complex project portfolios, banking relationships, cash flow management, and corporate financial strategy.
Key Requirements:
✅ 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including CFO or Finance Director-level roles
✅ 10+ years within construction or general contracting organizations, ideally in the UAE/GCC
✅ Strong expertise in project accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury management
✅ Proven track record securing and managing banking facilities, guarantees, project financing, and working capital requirements
✅ Deep understanding of project profitability, cash flow planning, financial controls, IFRS, VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax
✅ Experience leading high-performing finance, accounting, treasury, and financial control teams
What You'll Lead:
• Corporate financial strategy and business planning
• Banking relationships and financing arrangements
• Cash flow, treasury, and working capital optimization
• Financial oversight of multiple active construction projects
• Risk management, profitability analysis, and commercial decision-making
• Executive reporting and strategic advisory to senior leadership and the Board