Finance Operations Manager
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Our client is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to support a regulated investment platform in Abu Dhabi. This role will oversee financial reporting integrity, strengthen governance processes, and support operational coordination within a growing, partner-led environment.
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Overview
Our client is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to support a regulated investment platform in Abu Dhabi.
This role will oversee financial reporting integrity, strengthen governance processes, and support operational coordination within a growing, partner-led environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial oversight, effective internal controls, and clear decision-support reporting for senior leadership.
This opportunity suits a finance professional who thrives in a lean structure, values ownership, and is comfortable operating within a regulated framework.
The Role
The Finance & Operations Manager will act as the central oversight function across finance and operations, ensuring accuracy, control, and coordination within a regulated investment environment.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Review and validate monthly management accounts prepared by external finance providers
- Oversee payroll processes and expense management controls
- Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with senior leadership
- Strengthen internal controls and enhance financial governance frameworks
- Act as the primary liaison between the firm and outsourced finance teams
- Ensure timely, decision-ready reporting for Partners and senior stakeholders
- Support cash flow monitoring and financial planning activities
- Assist with regulatory coordination and compliance matters within ADGM
- Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting standards consistent with a regulated environment
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance and operational workflows
- This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to operate independently within a dynamic setting.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred
- 6–8 years of relevant finance or accounting experience
- Strong background in management accounting and financial reporting
- Experience reviewing or overseeing outsourced finance functions is advantageous
- Exposure to regulated environments (ADGM, DIFC, asset management, investment firms, family offices) preferred
- Solid understanding of internal controls and governance practices
- Strong analytical skills and ability to challenge financial information constructively
- Comfortable operating within a lean organisational structure
- Effective communicator with the confidence to interact directly with senior leadership
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