18 Budget Management jobs in Abu Dhabi

Company Description
Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description
To manage government budgeting and reporting (financial and operational) for various business projects including the management of all related stakeholder relations, budgeting, forecasting and treasury processes in order to ensure the provision of accurately and timely reports in line with relevant policies and procedures. To assist with the consolidation and reporting of financial and business performance against internal KPI’s and plans and to administer manpower budgeting and forecasting process ensuring completion of information to be used in the consolidated business plan.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the design and preparation of monthly management reports for all the Government funded initiatives.
• Report on a monthly basis to the CFO and senior finance management on Government funded initiatives including any variances, highlighting any key issues and providing recommendations.
• Manage the preparation and submission to the Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Energy (DoE) of all financial related returns monthly, quarterly and yearly and address any other ad-hoc requests from Government entities or related to Government funded initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all financial reports to the statistics centre on a yearly basis mainly being the Financial Investments Survey, Industrial and Economical Survey, Environmental, and R&D Survey.
• Manage any reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Executive Council (EC) on a timely manner.
• Ensure that all transactions of ZSP & IRENA have been accounted for and accurately reflect all transactions.
• Review and analyse the transactions in the GL periodically, prepare required journals to reclassify entries to the correct account and project and review and process all sub-ledgers inputs (namely Account Payable) prior to month end deadlines.
• Work with project managers to ensure that accruals/provisions and prepayments are prepared and entered on a monthly basis and monitor the monthly costs on certain projects based on the activity code. Also, prepare activity reports based on actual cost details against the activity budget.
• Manage and prepare reconciliations along with supporting documents/schedules/information that are required for the monthly management file, quarterly and annual review by the external auditors and information required to support the group information uploaded to the shareholder.
• Manage the entire budgeting process for Government funded initiatives and liaise with the DOF to ensure alignment.
• Manage and lead all Government initiative budget submissions and approvals with DoE.
• Manage all monthly and quarterly submissions to DoE and ensure compliance with any imposed regulations and or instructions.
• Provide full guidance to Masdar management on all DoE and DoF budget matters.
• Lead, manage and prepare the DOF budget templates and communicate with the project managers on any new DOF/Abu Dhabi Executive Office guidelines.
• Lead and manage the Manpower Budget submissions of Government funded initiatives with Human Capital to ensure accurate manpower cost submissions.
• Manage, prepare and complete the DOF & Shareholders’ Summary Budget templates for each of ZSP and IRENA.
• Prepare a quarterly drawdown forecast for ZSP & IRENA and share with treasury to ensure the timely drawdown of funds on a quarterly basis to maintain a positive cashflow.
• Review and challenge all budget submissions working closely with the project management, senior finance management and the C suite to ensure compliance with DOF guidelines.
• Manage and consolidate budgets of all Government funded initiatives.
• Maintain a year on year track of all actuals versus budgets for the Government funded initiatives.
• Lead and manage the quarterly and yearly forecast exercise with the PM’s.
• Manage and coordinate budget review meetings with the C-Level and ensure any changes are reflected.
• Prepare the DOF budget templates and communicate with the project managers on any new DOF/Executive Council (EC) guidelines.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in financial planning and reporting (preferable Government reporting), with at least 3-4 years working at a group financial planning and reporting level in large multi-national companies involving similar responsibilities and activities or equivalent experience.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP environment.
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Extensive knowledge of various accounting processes and an understanding of internal controls.
• Extensive knowledge of international auditing standards.

Additional Information
Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition. As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion. Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen. Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.

To manage & prepare:

• Group management reporting for all key internal & external stakeholders including functional heads, executive management, Board of Directors, Shareholders, and any other key stakeholders.
• Group Financial Forecasts.
• Group budgets & business plans.
• Group performance scorecards.
• Other Adhoc management reporting as may be required from time to time, ensuring the provision of timely, accurate, and relevant financial and performance information and compliance with all key stakeholders' reporting requirements.

To analyze financial performance and management reports, providing meaningful commentary on business performance, clarity on performance, the key drivers thereof, and recommendations to management on opportunities and ways to optimize financial performance.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting/finance or related field.
Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA) is an asset.
Preferred Experience:
At least 8 years of experience in financial planning and reporting, with at least 3-4 years working at a group financial planning and reporting level in large multinational companies involving similar responsibilities and activities or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

Masdar is one of the world's fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE's vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE's three energy champions: Mubadala, ADNOC, and TAQA, and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind energy, storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

Transform Your Career as a Techno-Functional Lead

As a senior leader in financial planning and consolidation, you will drive technological advancement and operational excellence across the business.

• Manage full cycle of system implementation for Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, reports, dashboards, and templates within OneStream.
• Provide expertise in OneStream functionalities to ensure adherence to industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience implementing EPM systems and at least 2-3 years hands-on experience with OneStream.
• Proven ability to manage system performance, resolve functional and technical issues, and provide continuous user support.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a major entity driving innovation in the UAE.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred.
• Proficiency in OneStream technical knowledge and financial accounting systems.

Role: Head of FP&A/FP&A Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Our client, an institutional investment firm in Abu Dhabi is hiring for a Senior Finance Leader to oversee financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. The role will be focused on driving financial transformation, digitalisation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

The successful candidate is likely to be a CFA holder, or MBA from a reputable institution, with experience in either Group FP&A across multiple sectors in complex group structures, or from an Economist/Corporate Finance background with broad ranging experience.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate a track record of driving change, improvements, and a proactive approach to budgeting, business planning, and senior/exco stakeholder management.

Experience in utilising data, analytics, and implementing new technology to streamline data collection and analysis is highly desirable.

This role requires a native Arabic speaker due to the nature of stakeholder relationships across the group.

To manage government budgeting and reporting (financial and operational) for various business projects including the management of all related stakeholder relations budgeting forecasting and treasury processes in order to ensure the provision of accurately and timely reports in line with relevant policies and procedures.

To assist with the consolidation and reporting of financial and business performance against internal KPIs and plans and to administer manpower budgeting and forecasting process ensuring completion of information to be used in the consolidated business plan.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the design and preparation of monthly management reports for all the Government funded initiatives.
• Report on a monthly basis to the CFO and senior finance management on Government funded initiatives including any variances highlighting any key issues and providing recommendations.
• Manage the preparation and submission to the Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Energy (DoE) of all financial related returns monthly quarterly and yearly and address any other adhoc requests from Government entities or related to Government funded initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all financial reports to the statistics centre on a yearly basis mainly being the Financial Investments Survey Industrial and Economical Survey Environmental and R&D Survey.
• Manage any reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Executive Council (EC) on a timely manner.
• Ensure that all transactions of ZSP & IRENA have been accounted for and accurately reflect all transactions.
• Review and analyse the transactions in the GL periodically prepare required journals to reclassify entries to the correct account and project and review and process all subledgers inputs (namely Account Payable) prior to month end deadlines.
• Work with project managers to ensure that accruals/provisions and prepayments are prepared and entered on a monthly basis and monitor the monthly costs on certain projects based on the activity code. Also prepare activity reports based on actual cost details against the activity budget.
• Manage and prepare reconciliations along with supporting documents/schedules/information that are required for the monthly management file quarterly and annual review by the external auditors and information required to support the group information uploaded to the shareholder.
• Manage the entire budgeting process for Government funded initiatives and liaise with the DOF to ensure alignment.
• Manage and lead all Government initiative budget submissions and approvals with DoE.
• Manage all monthly and quarterly submissions to DoE and ensure compliance with any imposed regulations and or instructions.
• Provide full guidance to Masdar management on all DoE and DoF budget matters.
• Lead manage and prepare the DOF budget templates and communicate with the project managers on any new DOF/Abu Dhabi Executive Office guidelines.
• Lead and manage the Manpower Budget submissions of Government funded initiatives with Human Capital to ensure accurate manpower cost submissions.
• Manage prepare and complete the DOF & Shareholders Summary Budget templates for each of ZSP and IRENA.
• Prepare a quarterly drawdown forecast for ZSP & IRENA and share with treasury to ensure the timely drawdown of funds on a quarterly basis to maintain a positive cashflow.
• Review and challenge all budget submissions working closely with the project management senior finance management and the C suite to ensure compliance with DOF guidelines.
• Manage and consolidate budgets of all Government funded initiatives.
• Maintain a year on year track of all actuals versus budgets for the Government funded initiatives.
• Lead and manage the quarterly and yearly forecast exercise with the PMs.
• Manage and coordinate budget review meetings with the C-Level and ensure any changes are reflected.
• Prepare the DOF budget templates and communicate with the project managers on any new DOF/Executive Council (EC) guidelines.

Qualifications :

This is an Emiratization role.

Preferred Experience:

6-8 years of experience in financial planning and reporting (preferable Government reporting) with at least 3-4 years working at a group financial planning and reporting level in large multinational companies involving similar responsibilities and activities or equivalent experience.

Job Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP environment.
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Extensive knowledge of various accounting processes and an understanding of internal controls.
• Extensive knowledge of international auditing standards.

Additional Information :

Masdar is one of the world's fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE's vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE's three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage waste-to-energy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

The Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) is the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Federal Government of the UAE, managing strategic investments and fostering economic growth. We are dedicated to financial excellence, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of governance.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Consultant for a 6-month temporary contract to support our Finance team in financial reporting, planning, and data analysis. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with IFRS, UAE regulatory standards, and EIA’s financial governance framework while driving automation and process improvements in financial reporting systems.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial statements, management reports, and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting processes and variance analysis, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.
• Data Analysis & Decision Support: Provide insights through financial modelling, trend analysis, and KPI tracking to support strategic decisions.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Assist in reconciliations, audit documentation, and reporting.
• ERP & Automation: Contribute to the implementation of financial reporting tools and ERP systems for process improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with investment, risk, treasury, and external auditors to ensure seamless financial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• ICAEW, ACCA, CPA, or CFA certification is preferred.

• 5+ years in financial planning, corporate finance, or financial reporting, ideally within sovereign wealth funds, investment firms, or multinational corporations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modelling, and performance reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).

• Proficiency in financial analytics, Excel (advanced functions), and reporting automation tools.
• Experience in risk management, compliance, and internal/external audit processes.

• Exclusive Experience: Work within the UAE’s only sovereign wealth fund, gaining exposure to high-impact investment and financial planning projects.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to work with seasoned finance and investment professionals in a highly strategic environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive package including a monthly salary, travel allowances, and a completion bonus.

Introduction:

We are working with a prominent, regionally diversified investment group that is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Leader to oversee Group-level financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. This is a high-impact role, reporting to the Group CFO, focused on driving financial transformation, digitalisation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Champion digitalisation and innovation initiatives across the FP&A function, leveraging tools such as AI, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, executive dashboards, and performance reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate closely with business units and subsidiaries to consolidate budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities with a critical and commercial lens; challenge and validate proposals from investment teams.
• Establish and continuously improve FP&A processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to drive efficiency and value-added insights.
• Actively support cash flow management and scenario analysis to assess the impact of business initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and development opportunities.
• Represent the finance function on internal committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide strategic input into corporate decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain strong awareness of how operating businesses function, enabling tailored and actionable financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation of Board/Committee materials and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and proactive financial stewardship.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant; CFA and/or MBA from a globally accredited institution is highly desirable
• 10–12+ years’ progressive experience in FP&A, IR, or related senior finance roles
• Background in diversified groups or investment holding companies, preferably in the GCC
• Strong leadership skills, commercial mindset, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and digitalisation initiatives
• Arabic fluency is a MUST

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar operates in over 40 countries, helping them achieve their clean energy objectives and promote sustainable development. The company is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). It aims for a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description

The role involves managing government budgeting and reporting (financial and operational) for various business projects, including stakeholder relations, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury processes, to ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with policies and procedures.

Assist with consolidating and reporting financial and business performance against internal KPIs and plans, and oversee manpower budgeting and forecasting to support the consolidated business plan.

Responsibilities :

• Design and prepare monthly management reports for all government-funded initiatives.
• Report monthly to the CFO and senior management on government-funded initiatives, highlighting variances, issues, and recommendations.
• Prepare and submit financial returns to the Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Energy (DoE) on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, and handle ad-hoc requests from government entities.
• Manage reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Executive Council (EC) promptly.
• Ensure transactions related to ZSP & IRENA are accurately reflected and accounted for.
• Review and analyze transactions in the GL, prepare journals for reclassification, and process sub-ledger inputs (e.g., Accounts Payable) before month-end deadlines.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure accruals, provisions, and prepayments are prepared and entered monthly; monitor project costs and prepare activity reports comparing actual costs against budgets.
• Manage reconciliations and supporting documentation for monthly management reviews, external audits, and shareholder reports.
• Oversee the entire budgeting process for government-funded initiatives, ensuring alignment with DOF requirements.
• Lead budget submissions and approvals with DoE, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Guide management on budget matters related to DoE and DoF.
• Manage and prepare DOF budget templates and communicate updates based on new guidelines.
• Lead manpower budget submissions in collaboration with Human Capital.
• Prepare and complete budget templates for ZSP and IRENA, and develop quarterly drawdown forecasts to maintain positive cash flow.
• Review budget submissions for compliance, consolidate budgets, and track actuals versus budgets annually.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual forecast exercises, and facilitate budget review meetings with C-Level executives.

Qualifications

This is an Emiratization role.

Preferred Experience :

Job-Specific Skills :

Additional Information

Masdar is a leading renewable energy and green hydrogen company, positioning the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition. It operates projects across six continents, with investments exceeding US$30 billion. The company is a collaboration between Mubadala, ADNOC, and TAQA, leveraging their combined expertise to drive innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy technologies, delivering viable and bankable projects.

Job Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled finance professional to lead our financial planning and analysis function.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. They will be responsible for providing detailed financial insights and recommendations to senior management to aid decision-making and cost optimization.

• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to inform business decisions
• Manage the preparation and review of financial performance reports to stakeholders
• Support the development of investment proposals, CAPEX reviews, and stress tests
• Oversee the preparation of portfolio budgets, financial plans, and quarterly and annual forecasts
• Manage the integration of budgets and forecasts into financial systems

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent
• A minimum of 15 years of finance-related experience, including at least 5 years of independently heading the FP&A or Budgeting function
• Strong leadership abilities with proven experience in managing and developing teams
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and business partners effectively
• Strong business acumen and broader business consciousness to align financial strategies with organizational goals
• Negotiation skills to manage contracts, vendors, and other financial matters
• Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving capabilities to address complex financial challenges
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for business improvement