Finance Operations Manager

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

- 68 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