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Meinhardt Group

Location: Dubai
 
Employment type: Full time
 
About Us
 
Meinhardt is an established global engineering consultancy with extensive experience delivering practical and sustainable solutions across buildings, infrastructure, and mission critical facilities. With a team of more than 6,000 professionals working from 61 offices worldwide, the firm works closely with developers, governments, and private clients to support the delivery of complex projects and the long term development of cities and communities.
 
Our Vision, Mission & Values
 
Vision: Be the world’s preferred urban & infrastructure solutions provider.
 
Mission: Deliver commercially successful, highly buildable, sustainable solutions exceeding clients’ expectations.
 
As we continue to expand, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead and strengthen our financial and commercial function that supports strategic decision making and long-term growth.
 Role Summary
 
The Finance Manger will be a senior leadership figure responsible for overseeing all financial, commercial and analytical aspects of the business. This includes managing cashflow, budgeting, forecasting, commercial performance analysis, financial planning and reporting, and partnering with leadership to drive business performance. The successful candidate will combine strong technical financial expertise with commercial awareness and strategic insight to influence and support key business decisions.
 Key Responsibilities
 Lead Financial Strategy and Planning
 
Develop and implement financial strategies that align with business goals and growth plans.
 Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long term financial planning processes.
 Provide commercial insight and financial modelling to support pricing strategies and profitability analysis.
 
Cashflow and Financial Analysis
 
Monitor and manage cashflow to ensure liquidity and effective working capital management.
 Perform comprehensive financial analysis, including scenario modelling, risk assessments and variance analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
 
Reporting and Compliance
 
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards and insights for senior leadership and stakeholders.
 Ensure compliance with applicable financial standards and regulatory requirements.
 
Commercial Leadership
 
Provide commercial finance support across business units with clear interpretation of results and actionable recommendations.
 Partner with business leaders to assess commercial opportunities, investment proposals and pricing models.
 
Team Leadership and Culture
 
Lead, develop and mentor the finance team to maintain high performance and foster professional growth.
 Build collaborative relationships across functions to drive a data-driven and commercially informed culture.
 
Required Qualifications and Skills
 
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent are preferred.
 Substantial experience (typically 10+ years) in senior finance roles with demonstrable experience in financial leadership, financial planning and analysis and cashflow management.
 Strong commercial acumen with experience in commercial finance, pricing analysis and business partnering in the construction industry.
 Proven ability to interpret complex financial data into clear insights for decision making.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience engaging at senior leadership level.
 Advanced capability with financial software and tools (ERP systems, FP&A platforms and Excel models).
 
What We Offer
 
A key leadership role within a growing consultancy firm with scope for impact.
 Competitive remuneration and benefits.
 Opportunity to shape the financial agenda and support strategic growth.

Finance Manager

Abbott

<div>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Manager - ANI Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets
Working at Abbott 
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You&rsquo;ll also have access to:<ul><li>
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.</li><li>
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.</li><li>
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.</li></ul>
The Opportunity 
This position works out of our Dubai location in the Nutrition division.
About Nutrition Division
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands &ndash; including Similac&reg;, PediaSure&reg;, Pedialyte&reg;, Ensure&reg;, Glucerna&reg; &ndash; to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.
FINANCIAL PLANNING &amp; ANALYSIS MANAGER - ANI Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets
The position works out of our UAE location in Abbott Nutrition Division. As the FP&amp;A manager for ANI Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets, you'll be responsible for Finance Business Partnering, financial planning and analysis activities of the Abbott Nutrition division to ensure informed financial decisions can be made by the leadership team to drive sustainable and profitable growth.
What you'll do<ul><li>
Business partnering with various functions as required and provide FP&amp;A support to drive a sustainable and profitable growth in the Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets. Lead ANI Commercial Finance team to provide financial support to all commercial and supporting functions in Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets.</li><li>
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual and long-term financial analyses and reports to meet internal as well as Area &amp; Division reporting requirements, while assuring that all reporting deadlines are met. Drive process improvements to reduce unnecessary work/tasks. Drive automation of financial reports.</li><li>
Prepare ad hoc analysis as required by Local Management and Area; work closely with Commercial teams to generate and implement ideas for cost leadership and profitability. Coordinate with distributors to resolve issues, review RLBE (70% responsibility), and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets.</li><li>
Manage Demand and ADS processes for Africa opportunistic markets, including Host Upload and Actuals for P&amp;L and balance sheet reviews (excluding UAE, Kuwait &amp; South Africa). Review balance sheet items for adequacy of reserves and accruals, ensuring compliance with Abbott and local reporting requirements.</li><li>
Drive Margin and Profit Improvements, Cash Flow Improvements, Cost Leadership projects and operational efficiencies through cross-functional collaboration. Lead certain Cost Leadership projects to successful execution.</li><li>
Regularly review local financial policies and procedures to assure adequate internal controls are maintained in the countries.</li><li>
Review balance sheet items including adequacy of reserves and accruals and supporting documentation; assure financial transactions are properly recorded and meet Abbott and local reporting requirements.</li><li>
Facilitate internal and external audits and assure that identified issues are addressed in a timely manner with effective remediation programs.</li><li>
Carry special projects or analysis as directed by Senior management.</li></ul>
Major accountabilities and estimated time allocation:
Major Accountabilities
Business partnering with various functions as required and provide FP&amp;A support to drive a sustainable and profitable growth in Africa, Levant, and other Gulf markets. Lead ANI Commercial Finance team to provide financial support to all commercial and supporting functions in Africa, Levant, and other Gulf.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual and long-term financial analyses and reports to meet internal as well as Area &amp; Division reporting requirements, while assuring that all reporting deadlines are met.
Review balance sheet items including adequacy of reserves and accruals and supporting documentation; assure financial transactions are properly recorded and meet Abbott and local reporting requirements.
Drive process improvements to reduce unnecessary work/tasks. Drive automation of financial reports.
Drive Margin and Profit Improvements, Cash Flow Improvements, Cost Leadership projects and operational efficiencies through cross-functional collaboration. Lead certain Cost Leadership projects to successful execution.
A key contributor to Distributor negotiations to drive distributor fee, GTN and DSO optimization. Work with distributors to assure timely collections and efficiency of claims process.
Regularly review local financial policies and procedures to assure adequate internal controls are maintained in the countries.
Facilitate internal and external audits and assure that identified issues are addressed in a timely manner with effective remediation programs.
Regularly assess the organization structure to meet changing business needs. Develop and build strong controllership organization to meet both individual professional development and business growth needs.
Managerial Responsibilities<ul><li>This role does not have any direct reports.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications
Work Experience
Experience - Minimum 5 years
Experience Details<ul><li>
Relevant working experience in both accounting and financial analysis with multi-national companies preferably from Nutrition or FMCG industry in similar role.</li><li>
Prior Senior Finance/FP&amp;A Manager experience in MEAP required</li></ul>
Education
Education Level - Bachelor
Field of Study/ Qualification<ul><li>
Degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>
MBA will be a plus</li></ul>
Apply Now
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.</div>

FP&A Manager Africa, Levant and Other Gulf - ANI

Zolo Real Estate LLC

Job Title: Senior Finance &ndash; Business DevelopmentEmployment Type: Full TimeWork Location: Garowe, Puntland, SomaliaJob SummaryThe Senior Finance &ndash; Business Development will play a strategic role in supporting business growth by providing financial leadership during pre-contract, bidding, and project development stages. The role focuses on financial modeling, bid pricing, feasibility analysis, risk assessment, and commercial negotiations for projects executed in Somalia. The successful candidate will work closely with business development, commercial, and project teams to ensure financially viable and competitive proposals.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development &amp; Bid Finance<ul><li>Lead financial input for tenders, bids, and proposals including cost structures, pricing strategies, and financial viability.</li><li>Prepare detailed financial models, feasibility studies, and investment appraisals for new projects.</li><li>Analyze bid risks, margins, cash flow, and return on investment.</li><li>Support negotiations on commercial and financial terms with clients, partners, and subcontractors.</li></ul>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Develop project budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis for proposed projects.</li><li>Provide management with clear financial insights to support go/no-go decisions.</li><li>Monitor pipeline opportunities and assess financial exposure.</li></ul>Commercial &amp; Contract Support<ul><li>Review contracts for financial and commercial risks including payment terms, tax exposure, guarantees, and currency risks.</li><li>Coordinate with legal, commercial, and procurement teams during pre- and post-award stages.</li><li>Support joint ventures, partnerships, and consortium financial arrangements.</li></ul>Risk Management &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Identify financial, operational, and country-specific risks related to Somalia operations.</li><li>Recommend risk mitigation strategies including insurance, guarantees, and financial controls.</li><li>Ensure alignment with company financial policies and international compliance standards.</li></ul>Stakeholder Coordination<ul><li>Work closely with Business Development, Project Controls, Finance, and Operations teams.</li><li>Coordinate with head office on approvals, funding requirements, and reporting.</li><li>Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and advisors as required.</li></ul>Qualifications, Requirements &amp; Key Competencies<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or MBA (Finance) is highly preferred.</li><li>10&ndash;15 years of relevant finance experience, with strong exposure to business development, bid finance, and/or commercial finance.</li><li>Proven experience within construction, infrastructure, EPC, or project-based environments.</li><li>Advanced financial modeling, MS Excel, and financial analysis skills.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, contract understanding, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strategic financial thinker with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.</li><li>High level of commercial awareness, risk assessment, and mitigation capability.</li><li>Ability to perform effectively in challenging and dynamic environments.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly at senior management level.</li></ul>Additional Notes<ul><li>Role requires deployment in Somalia.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Senior Finance - Business Development

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 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementation of robust processes aligned to both legislative and company requirements and ensuring that the finance team delivers a timely and accurate reports. Manage all accounting activities include P&amp;L &amp; B/S reviews to support the business by implementing and maintaining a partnership approach with each function.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Success Drivers including Accountabilities and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 1. Development experience in financial dashboards in the Power BI &amp; enhancement on existing Dashboards on need basis.
 
 
 2. Responsible for the Daily Financial and management reporting for Sports Division.
 
 
 3. Developed monthly Business Review Deck that enables in identifying dark areas and allocating resources accordingly, this includes:
 
 
 - o Sales comments, Sales bridges analyzing on Retail KPIs, P&amp;L Comments, price volume analysis to generate awareness of financial performance of the business with Operations and Business unit leadership team
 
 
 4. Commercial analysis on rentals savings for lease renewals/contracts of non-performing stores and financial based conclusion on proposed action plans.
 
 
 5. Developed Investment appraisal model basis capital budgeting methods such as NPV, IRR, Payback Period and Capital Intensity ratio helps in business expansion analysis
 
 
 6. Supporting in Annual Budgeting/Quarterly forecasting and drafted standalone and consolidating model, analyzing and validating inputs provided by Business Teams.
 
 
 7. Preform monthly closing activities analysis, this includes:
 
 
 o Researching general ledger activity and variances to budget and prior year
 
 
 o Monitor the cost structure of business unit and its departments.
 
 
 o Liaising with internal departments, including Retails Operations, Buying &amp; Planning, Marketing, Accounting and Payroll.
 
 
 o Tracking the capex spend vs budget for all major projects and subsequent preparation of capex pack on monthly basis.
 
 
 o Review of provisions, accruals and Credit Notes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical skill required:
 
 
 
 &bull; Advanced MS Excel with Power query
 
 
 &bull; Power BI proficiency
 
 
 &bull; ERP tool
 
 
 &bull; Financial modelling &amp; Analysis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 At least 6 years of overall experience in Finance with at least 3-5 years&rsquo; experience preferably in retail industry in financial planning and analysis or commercial finance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Certifications
 
 
 
 CA/CIMA/ACCA holder (or pursuing)
 
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Financial Analyst

Auto Ak7

Please follow and read carefully below job role details for you.Key Responsibilities:Floor Accounting:o From the time we receive the costumer, until the vehicle is delivered, all accounting and finance related to the job needs to be controlled from your end.o Follow the system established by the management at all the time.Financial Reporting:<ul><li>Prepare monthly, financial statements in accordance with accounting standards</li><li>Monthly report for job cost and all AK7 expenses to be prepares and presented to CEO.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the company&rsquo;s operations.</li><li>Ensure timely submission of financial reports to management and external stakeholders.</li><li>General Accounting:</li><li>Record financial transactions, such as accounts payable, receivable, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Perform reconciliation of balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, fixed assets, accounts payable/receivable).</li><li>Monitor and manage bank transactions, cash flow, and financial data.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Audit:</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and prepare tax filings (corporate , VAT, etc). Based on the discussion</li><li>Support the external audit process by providing necessary documentation and information.</li><li>Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Inventory &amp; Cost Management:</li><li>Assist in managing inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation and proper recording of vehicle and parts inventory.</li><li>Support the calculation and analysis of product costs, including labor, materials, and overhead costs related to automotive manufacturing.</li><li>Analysis &amp; Forecasting:</li><li>Prepare financial analysis, reports, and variance analysis to support business decision-making.</li><li>Work with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations.</li><li>Assist with financial planning and forecasting to meet corporate objectives.</li><li>Process Improvement:</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures for efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between finance and other departments (e.g., sales, procurement, production).</li><li>All the reports you should submit to the system, Also you need to submit P&amp;L with stock list.</li></ul><ul><li>Job Account</li><li>AK7 Cost Account</li><li>Money Income Account</li></ul>You are responsible for ensuring that all incoming funds are properly allocated and recorded between these three accounts, in accordance with the guidelines of the company Owner.If you are fit for the role, do contact our given number by sending CV or apply directly.050 124 1997 ( Whatsapp Only No Calls).Job Type: Full-timePay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Auto- Finance Manager

Relationship Manager

United Arab Bank

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 The Portfolio &amp; Analytics Manager will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and optimizing the Commercial Banking portfolio across Assets, Liabilities, and all Commercial Banking Products. The role requires strong quantitative, analytical, and strategic skills to support growth objectives, ensure portfolio quality, and drive data-led decision-making. This position will work closely with Product Manager, Relationship Management, Credit, Risk, Finance, and senior leadership to provide insights and recommend strategies that balance growth, profitability, and risk.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Principal Accountabilities
 
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 Portfolio Management
 
 
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 Monitor the Commercial Banking portfolio across loans, deposits, trade finance, and cash management.
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 Track key portfolio metrics (growth, yield, concentration, delinquencies, RAROC, cross-sell ratios, etc.).
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 Conduct portfolio segmentation (by sector, geography, customer size, and risk profile).
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 Provide early warning signals and recommend actions for stressed sectors or customers.
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 Develop dashboards, MIS, and portfolio performance reports for management committees
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 Conduct scenario analysis, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis on the portfolio.
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 Support product teams with data-driven insights for pricing, campaign design, and customer targeting.
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 Apply advanced analytics (including statistical modeling, credit scoring, and trend forecasting) to identify growth opportunities.
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 Benchmark portfolio performance against peers and market trends
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 Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting with detailed portfolio analytics.
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 Provide inputs to product and segment strategies, ensuring risk-return alignment.
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 Ensure portfolio monitoring adheres to internal credit policy and UAE Central Bank regulatory requirements.
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 Provide data inputs for risk appetite frameworks and sectoral exposure limits.
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 Collaborate with Risk teams to identify high/medium/low risk sectors and ensure mitigation plans.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related field (Master&rsquo;s/MBA preferred or Professional Certification in Finance)
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 7&ndash;10 years of experience in commercial/corporate banking, with at least 3 years in portfolio/analytics roles. Strong knowledge of credit, liabilities, transaction banking, and UAE commercial banking landscape. Proven track record in financial and portfolio analysis, reporting, and strategy development.
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Manager, Portfolio & Analytics, Commercial Banking - Wholesale Banking

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