38 Financial Acumen jobs in Abu Dhabi

We are seeking a seasoned Finance professional to fill the position of Business Analyst.

• To analyze financial data and identify areas for improvement
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business solutions

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with expertise in Murex accounting module
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, accompanied by excellent communication
• Experience in implementing and supporting Murex v3.1, with a focus on finance capabilities
• Knowledge of capital markets products and processes, front to back
• Familiarity with Murex - Static data (Counterparts, securities, historical data, indices, Fx conversion factors, Fx spot…)
• Understanding of finance processes in Murex (accounting rule configuration process, GL file generation)
• Finance functional knowledge encompassing asset classes: Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equity Derivatives, Fixed Income, FX Cash, FX Derivatives, Commodities, Structured Derivatives

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team
• Professional growth and development

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

The Associate – Investment Management will collaborate closely with the Corporate Director to provide comprehensive support throughout the investment management process, financial and valuation models, acquisition and expansion project proposals, including analysing and conducting in-depth market research. The Associate – Investment Management further ensures accurate financial modelling and reporting to guide strategic investment decisions.

• Perform independent investment research and use quantitative and qualitative market analysis to execute and support investment management business function.
• Assist with analysing current and past financial data and financial performance to identify trends.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, and build a robust database of hospitality operators and brand benchmarks. Leverage investment tools and market intelligence to support competitive and well-informed strategic decisions.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports, reporting decks for senior management, presentation for investment proposals, and market assessment reports.
• Develop and maintain documentation including detailed market-based investment matrix and insights into all external investment KPIs and data bank.
• Provide proactive support in the preparation and delivery of investment proposals including acquisitions, JVs, expansion and valuation projects.
• Foster strong collaboration across Group-level entities and internal functions to stay informed on current industry trends and evolving market practices.
• Support the development of financial/valuation models, and actively contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the analysis of financial performance.
• Assist in developing 5-year business plans, strategic investment plans and business performance reports and provide periodic performance matrix reports.
• Support the Investment Management Division as per business needs and as per request of business unit executive team.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Hospitality sector (International Consultant Big 4/Owner or Operator/brand side)
• Ideally, a candidate with hotel operational/consultancy/research exposure (background with JLL/CBRE/KF Hospitality consulting team or Operator/Brand Feasibility teams)
• Good analytical, qualitative, market research, reporting, operator/brand know-how, and quantitative skills
• Experience in Hospitality and Real Estate financial modelling, valuations, analysis, reporting, market research, and stakeholder management
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, eager to transition to an in-house role and contribute meaningfully from day one
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Immediate availability is a plus

Aldar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate all forms of diversity and remain committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We will ensure that all candidates are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, be considered for a range of critical job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, ensuring equitable opportunities and accessibility for all. Please contact us to request accommodation. Your data will be treated confidentially.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, Finance, and Analyst
• Industries: Financial Services, Real Estate, and Hospitality

About Aldar Hospitality

Powered by human connections and the desire to reimagine guest experiences, every destination within our hospitality portfolio is transformed to reflect the human spirit: nurturing, ever evolving and wholesome. Our diverse portfolio of assets ranges from hotels and island resorts to golf clubs, marinas, and iconic beach clubs. Our footprint in the local and international hospitality landscape is growing and we are on a mission to turn ordinary moments into lifelong memories through offering unforgettable guest experiences. Aldar Hospitality is the subsidiary of Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading real estate developer and manager in the UAE. Come and join us on this journey.

About the Role

The Associate – Investment Management will collaborate closely with the Corporate Director to provide comprehensive support throughout the investment management process, financial and valuation models, acquisition and expansion project proposals, including analysing and conducting in-depth market research. The Associate – Investment Management further ensures accurate financial modelling and reporting to guide strategic investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform independent investment research and use quantitative and qualitative market analysis to execute and support investment management business function.
• Assist with analysing current and past financial data and financial performance to identify trends.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, and build a robust database of hospitality operators and brand benchmarks. Leverage investment tools and market intelligence to support competitive and well-informed strategic decisions.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports, reporting decks for senior management, presentation for investment proposals, and market assessment reports.
• Develop and maintain documentation including detailed market-based investment matrix and insights into all external investment KPIs and data bank.
• Provide proactive support in the preparation and delivery of investment proposals including acquisitions, JVs, expansion and valuation projects.
• Foster strong collaboration across Group-level entities and internal functions to stay informed on current industry trends and evolving market practices.
• Support the development of financial/valuation models, and actively contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the analysis of financial performance.
• Assist in developing 5-year business plans, strategic investment plans and business performance reports and provide periodic performance matrix reports.
• Support the Investment Management Division as per business needs and as per request of business unit executive team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Hospitality sector (International Consultant Big 4/Owner or Operator/brand side)
• Ideally, a candidate with hotel operational/consultancy/research exposure (background with JLL/CBRE/KF Hospitality consulting team or Operator/Brand Feasibility teams)
• Good analytical, qualitative, market research, reporting, operator/brand know-how, and quantitative skills
• Experience in Hospitality and Real Estate financial modelling, valuations, analysis, reporting, market research, and stakeholder management
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, eager to transition to an in-house role and contribute meaningfully from day one
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Excellent time management skills
• Immediate availability is a plus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aldar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate all forms of diversity and remain committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We will ensure that all candidates are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, be considered for a range of critical job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, ensuring equitable opportunities and accessibility for all. Please contact us to request accommodation. Your data will be treated confidentially.

We are seeking a seasoned financial advisory professional to join our esteemed team. As a key member, you will collaborate with experienced practitioners to advise boards, management teams, lenders, and shareholders of underperforming companies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engagement Management : Prepare engagement letters and ensure compliance requirements.
• Project Workstreams : Manage parts of the engagement, providing support to senior colleagues in managing external stakeholders.
• Solvency and Insolvency Strategies : Develop and input into solvent wind-down and insolvency strategies.
• : Deliver key aspects of solvent wind-down and insolvency assignments, including compliance with legislation, trading, sales process, asset realisations, monitoring, reporting, and liaising with relevant stakeholders.

For success, we require:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy, or bank.
• Awareness of the restructuring marketplace, its trends, and key players.
• Strong analytical skills, including business planning, short-term cash flows, financing options.
• An understanding of insolvency legislation and practice, with experience working on insolvency assignments.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Life assurance

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

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the Role:

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager champions and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the target customer and property employees. The role provides financial expertise to support the successful implementation of brand service strategy and initiatives while maximizing return on investment.

• Analyzes financial data and market trends.
• Assists in analyzing information, forecasts sales against expenses, and creates annual budget plans.
• Compiles, analyzes, and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
• Assists in developing means to improve profit, including estimating costs and benefits, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
• Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute, and implement new business plans.
• Supports sound business and financial decision-making to protect and strengthen our competitive advantage.
• Implements appropriate controls to manage business risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading Accounting Teams:

• Uses interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decisions; demonstrates honesty and integrity; leads by example.
• Communicates goals and owner priorities clearly to subordinates.
• Provides leadership by assigning clear accountability to team members and managers, backed by appropriate authority.
• Holds staff accountable for performance.

Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals:

• Supports property strategy from a finance and accounting perspective.
• Submits reports timely, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Achieves and exceeds goals, including performance, budget, and team goals.
• Makes necessary corrections to audit results if needed.
• Reviews audit issues for accuracy.

Managing Projects and Policies:

• Monitors applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Generates and provides accurate, timely reports and presentations.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs and LSOPs.
• Oversees internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Ensures the accuracy of the P&L, with costs properly matched to revenue and recorded in proper accounts.

Anticipating and Delivering on Stakeholders' Needs:

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
• Understands owners' perspectives and ROI expectations.
• Addresses owner needs and involves ownership in key decisions.
• Uses strong leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team and property strategies.
• Advises the GM and executive committee on operational and financial issues.
• Facilitates meetings to review information with management.
• Attends owners' meetings to provide financial context and explanations.
• Communicates effectively with owners, understanding their priorities and strategic focus.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting all stakeholders' needs.
• Communicates financial concepts clearly and persuasively to drive desired behaviors.

Managing Human Resources Activities:

• Ensures team members are cross-trained for daily operations.
• Administers property policies fairly and consistently.
• Ensures new hires participate in orientation and receive proper training.
• Develops plans for individual team member development based on strengths, needs, and aspirations.

We Foster an Inclusive Culture:

At our company, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunities. We foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued. Our commitment includes nondiscrimination on any protected basis.

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 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:

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

Financial Planning and Reporting Specialist

• To oversee the management of government budgeting and reporting for various business projects, ensuring timely and accurate submissions in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Assist in the consolidation and reporting of financial and business performance against internal KPI's and plans.
• Administer manpower budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure completion of information for the consolidated business plan.

• Manage the design and preparation of monthly management reports for all Government funded initiatives.
• Report on a monthly basis to senior finance management on Government funded initiatives, highlighting variances and providing recommendations.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all financial reports to the statistics centre on a yearly basis.
• Manage any reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Executive Council (EC).
• Review and analyse transactions in the General Ledger periodically, preparing required journals to reclassify entries to the correct account and project.
• Work with project managers to ensure accruals/provisions and prepayments are prepared and entered on a monthly basis.
• Manage and prepare reconciliations along with supporting documents/schedules/information for the monthly management file, quarterly and annual review by the external auditors.
• Manage the entire budgeting process for Government funded initiatives and liaise with the Department of Finance (DOF) to ensure alignment.

6-8 years of experience in financial planning and reporting, preferably in 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.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate environment.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP environment.
• Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Masdar is 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. As a green hydrogen leader, 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 $30 billion.