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Finance Manager
Dubai, UAEPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 32k–35k a month
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Finance & Accounting
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Role-Finance Manager (should be a qualified CA) • Industry-Contracting/ Construction/ Facilities Management Services • Location-Dubai, UAE • Salary-AED 32000-35000+ family medical and bonus only. Job Purpose: Responsible for end-to-end financial management of the contracting division, with a strong focus on project profitability, cost control, billing, cash flow, and financial reporting. The role will partner closely with Project, Operations, and Commercial teams to protect margins and manage financial risks. Key Responsibilities • Manage financial performance of multiple live contracting projects. • Oversee budgets, cost control, cost-to-complete, WIP, accruals, and project profitability. • Drive timely billing, certifications, collections, retention recovery, and clearance of uncertified work. • Manage project cash flow forecasts and identify funding requirements. • Support variations, claims, contract reviews, settlements, and commercial negotiations. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, tender financial reviews, and project reporting. • Identify financial and commercial risks and implement appropriate controls. • Lead a lean finance team and provide financial insights to senior management. Requirements • 10–15 years of finance experience in construction contracting. • Must be ICAI-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. • Strong hands-on experience in project finance, cost control, cash flow, and margin management. • Good understanding of construction contracts; FIDIC knowledge preferred.
Requirements
10–15 years of finance experience in construction contracting. Must be ICAI-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA). Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Strong hands-on experience in project finance, cost control, cash flow, and margin management. Good understanding of construction contracts; FIDIC knowledge preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage financial performance of multiple live contracting projects. Oversee budgets, cost control, cost-to-complete, WIP, accruals, and project profitability. Drive timely billing, certifications, collections, retention recovery, and clearance of uncertified work. Manage project cash flow forecasts and identify funding requirements. Support variations, claims, contract reviews, settlements, and commercial negotiations. Lead budgeting, forecasting, tender financial reviews, and project reporting. Identify financial and commercial risks and implement appropriate controls. Lead a lean finance team and provide financial insights to senior management.
Skills
- project finance
- cost control
- cash flow management
- budgeting
- forecasting
- WIP
- accruals
- billing
- certifications
- collections
- retention recovery
- variation analysis
- claims management
- FIDIC knowledge
- construction contracts
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