Finance Manager (Environmental Services/Waste Management) Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Title

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Sector

Environmental Services / Waste Management

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Start Date

Immediate

Company Description

We are a global engineering and professional services group supporting leading organizations across the energy, utilities, infrastructure, industrial and environmental services sectors.

For one of our major clients operating in the environmental services and waste-management sector, we are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join its Abu Dhabi operations.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash-flow management, compliance and finance-related procurement activities while supporting the company’s operational and strategic objectives.

Job Description

The Finance Manager / Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s finance function and providing reliable financial information to support management decision-making.

The position requires a hands-on finance professional with strong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS, UAE VAT, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial-performance reports to management.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly financial forecasts.
• Prepare and issue accurate internal and external financial reports and statements.
• Manage and regularly update cash-flow forecasts.
• Monitor accounts receivable and implement effective collection strategies in coordination with other departments.
• Monitor accounts payable and maintain efficient payment processes.
• Manage payroll-related financial activities, remuneration controls and associated reporting.
• Coordinate with appointed financial, statutory and local-content auditors.
• Ensure audits are initiated and completed within the required timelines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE financial, tax and corporate regulations.
• Ensure the proper application of IFRS and relevant accounting standards.
• Maintain effective financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement finance-related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support management with financial, corporate, contractual and compliance-related matters.
• Manage banking activities, including transfers, bank guarantees, treasury operations, hedging and fixed investments.
• Act as an authorized financial signatory in accordance with the applicable authority matrix.
• Oversee and guide procurement activities in line with internal policies, ethical standards, controls and cost-efficiency objectives.
• Support the negotiation and implementation of purchasing and service agreements.
• Work closely with operational and support departments to improve financial performance and resource efficiency.
• Coordinate financial-system updates, upgrades and implementations.
• Prepare financial dashboards, reports and decision-support tools.
• Promote digitalization and ensure the proper organization of financial records.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement across finance and procurement activities.
• Ensure confidentiality, professional integrity and ethical conduct at all times.
• Comply with applicable quality, health, safety and environmental procedures.