Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Finance – First Abu Dhabi Bank – Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Finance – First Abu Dhabi Bank – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Finance role at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, governance, and analysis of the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base, supporting executive decision-making and ensuring strong financial discipline across strategic initiatives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 30000–42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead overall financial reporting and analysis for the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base
* Provide supervision, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior finance team members
* Promote strong ethics, governance, and a value-driven culture across the finance function
* Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and report variances to management
* Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise management to support informed decisions
* Implement and enhance finance policies, systems, and procedures to ensure regulatory and internal compliance
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimization, and sustainability
* Prepare accurate and timely sectional financial statements and management reports
Project Financial Governance
* Collaborate with PMO and cross-functional stakeholders to manage financials of strategic investment initiatives
* Support strategic planning processes with a consolidated financial view of the strategic portfolio pipeline
* Guide stakeholders in business case development, ensuring assumptions align with bank strategy and policies
* Support business case budget approvals and coordinate budget implementation across lines of business
* Conduct impact assessments for budget changes related to strategic initiatives
Portfolio Insights and Analysis
* Monitor financial performance of in-flight initiatives against approved business cases
* Prepare capitalization projections and forecast financial impacts across business lines
* Conduct periodic reviews of portfolio financial data to support EXCO and senior management oversight
* Deliver scenario analysis, forecasts, and insights to guide executive decision-making
* Identify synergies and cost optimization opportunities across the strategic portfolio
* Support portfolio prioritization, optimization, and impact analysis initiatives
Reporting and Governance
* Produce regular management information reports on strategic portfolio performance
* Monitor benefits realization following completion of strategic initiatives
* Design financial performance metrics that provide a centralized view of portfolio outcomes
* Standardize business case financial submission processes in line with leading practices
* Ensure adherence to all departmental policies, procedures, and ethical standards
* Conduct stakeholder awareness sessions on business case financial processes and standards
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
* Professional accounting qualification such as CA or ACCA or a Master’s level qualification
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the banking sector with progressive responsibility in finance roles
* Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
* Strong engagement experience with senior management and executive stakeholders
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to balance detailed analysis with strategic perspective
* Strong multitasking ability and resilience under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes
Why Join Us
* Work at the center of strategic decision-making within the UAE’s largest bank
* High-visibility role supporting executive leadership and major transformation initiatives
* Strong governance-driven environment with focus on value creation
* Competitive compensation aligned with senior finance leadership roles
* Long-term career growth within a leading regional financial institution
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest financial institution in the UAE and one of the world’s safest banks, delivering comprehensive corporate, investment, and retail banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is committed to strong financial governance, strategic growth, and developing high-performing teams that support sustainable value creation across the organization.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Finance role at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, governance, and analysis of the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base, supporting executive decision-making and ensuring strong financial discipline across strategic initiatives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 30000–42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead overall financial reporting and analysis for the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base
* Provide supervision, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior finance team members
* Promote strong ethics, governance, and a value-driven culture across the finance function
* Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and report variances to management
* Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise management to support informed decisions
* Implement and enhance finance policies, systems, and procedures to ensure regulatory and internal compliance
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimization, and sustainability
* Prepare accurate and timely sectional financial statements and management reports
Project Financial Governance
* Collaborate with PMO and cross-functional stakeholders to manage financials of strategic investment initiatives
* Support strategic planning processes with a consolidated financial view of the strategic portfolio pipeline
* Guide stakeholders in business case development, ensuring assumptions align with bank strategy and policies
* Support business case budget approvals and coordinate budget implementation across lines of business
* Conduct impact assessments for budget changes related to strategic initiatives
Portfolio Insights and Analysis
* Monitor financial performance of in-flight initiatives against approved business cases
* Prepare capitalization projections and forecast financial impacts across business lines
* Conduct periodic reviews of portfolio financial data to support EXCO and senior management oversight
* Deliver scenario analysis, forecasts, and insights to guide executive decision-making
* Identify synergies and cost optimization opportunities across the strategic portfolio
* Support portfolio prioritization, optimization, and impact analysis initiatives
Reporting and Governance
* Produce regular management information reports on strategic portfolio performance
* Monitor benefits realization following completion of strategic initiatives
* Design financial performance metrics that provide a centralized view of portfolio outcomes
* Standardize business case financial submission processes in line with leading practices
* Ensure adherence to all departmental policies, procedures, and ethical standards
* Conduct stakeholder awareness sessions on business case financial processes and standards
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
* Professional accounting qualification such as CA or ACCA or a Master’s level qualification
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the banking sector with progressive responsibility in finance roles
* Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
* Strong engagement experience with senior management and executive stakeholders
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to balance detailed analysis with strategic perspective
* Strong multitasking ability and resilience under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes
Why Join Us
* Work at the center of strategic decision-making within the UAE’s largest bank
* High-visibility role supporting executive leadership and major transformation initiatives
* Strong governance-driven environment with focus on value creation
* Competitive compensation aligned with senior finance leadership roles
* Long-term career growth within a leading regional financial institution
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest financial institution in the UAE and one of the world’s safest banks, delivering comprehensive corporate, investment, and retail banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is committed to strong financial governance, strategic growth, and developing high-performing teams that support sustainable value creation across the organization.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Finance role at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, governance, and analysis of the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base, supporting executive decision-making and ensuring strong financial discipline across strategic initiatives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 30000–42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead overall financial reporting and analysis for the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base
* Provide supervision, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior finance team members
* Promote strong ethics, governance, and a value-driven culture across the finance function
* Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and report variances to management
* Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise management to support informed decisions
* Implement and enhance finance policies, systems, and procedures to ensure regulatory and internal compliance
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimization, and sustainability
* Prepare accurate and timely sectional financial statements and management reports
Project Financial Governance
* Collaborate with PMO and cross-functional stakeholders to manage financials of strategic investment initiatives
* Support strategic planning processes with a consolidated financial view of the strategic portfolio pipeline
* Guide stakeholders in business case development, ensuring assumptions align with bank strategy and policies
* Support business case budget approvals and coordinate budget implementation across lines of business
* Conduct impact assessments for budget changes related to strategic initiatives
Portfolio Insights and Analysis
* Monitor financial performance of in-flight initiatives against approved business cases
* Prepare capitalization projections and forecast financial impacts across business lines
* Conduct periodic reviews of portfolio financial data to support EXCO and senior management oversight
* Deliver scenario analysis, forecasts, and insights to guide executive decision-making
* Identify synergies and cost optimization opportunities across the strategic portfolio
* Support portfolio prioritization, optimization, and impact analysis initiatives
Reporting and Governance
* Produce regular management information reports on strategic portfolio performance
* Monitor benefits realization following completion of strategic initiatives
* Design financial performance metrics that provide a centralized view of portfolio outcomes
* Standardize business case financial submission processes in line with leading practices
* Ensure adherence to all departmental policies, procedures, and ethical standards
* Conduct stakeholder awareness sessions on business case financial processes and standards
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
* Professional accounting qualification such as CA or ACCA or a Master’s level qualification
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the banking sector with progressive responsibility in finance roles
* Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
* Strong engagement experience with senior management and executive stakeholders
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to balance detailed analysis with strategic perspective
* Strong multitasking ability and resilience under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes
Why Join Us
* Work at the center of strategic decision-making within the UAE’s largest bank
* High-visibility role supporting executive leadership and major transformation initiatives
* Strong governance-driven environment with focus on value creation
* Competitive compensation aligned with senior finance leadership roles
* Long-term career growth within a leading regional financial institution
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest financial institution in the UAE and one of the world’s safest banks, delivering comprehensive corporate, investment, and retail banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is committed to strong financial governance, strategic growth, and developing high-performing teams that support sustainable value creation across the organization.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager Strategic Portfolio Finance role at First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, governance, and analysis of the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base, supporting executive decision-making and ensuring strong financial discipline across strategic initiatives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting-Finance
Salary: 30000–42000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead overall financial reporting and analysis for the Group Strategic Project Portfolio and IT-managed cost base
* Provide supervision, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior finance team members
* Promote strong ethics, governance, and a value-driven culture across the finance function
* Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and report variances to management
* Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise management to support informed decisions
* Implement and enhance finance policies, systems, and procedures to ensure regulatory and internal compliance
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimization, and sustainability
* Prepare accurate and timely sectional financial statements and management reports
Project Financial Governance
* Collaborate with PMO and cross-functional stakeholders to manage financials of strategic investment initiatives
* Support strategic planning processes with a consolidated financial view of the strategic portfolio pipeline
* Guide stakeholders in business case development, ensuring assumptions align with bank strategy and policies
* Support business case budget approvals and coordinate budget implementation across lines of business
* Conduct impact assessments for budget changes related to strategic initiatives
Portfolio Insights and Analysis
* Monitor financial performance of in-flight initiatives against approved business cases
* Prepare capitalization projections and forecast financial impacts across business lines
* Conduct periodic reviews of portfolio financial data to support EXCO and senior management oversight
* Deliver scenario analysis, forecasts, and insights to guide executive decision-making
* Identify synergies and cost optimization opportunities across the strategic portfolio
* Support portfolio prioritization, optimization, and impact analysis initiatives
Reporting and Governance
* Produce regular management information reports on strategic portfolio performance
* Monitor benefits realization following completion of strategic initiatives
* Design financial performance metrics that provide a centralized view of portfolio outcomes
* Standardize business case financial submission processes in line with leading practices
* Ensure adherence to all departmental policies, procedures, and ethical standards
* Conduct stakeholder awareness sessions on business case financial processes and standards
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
* Professional accounting qualification such as CA or ACCA or a Master’s level qualification
* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the banking sector with progressive responsibility in finance roles
* Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
* Strong engagement experience with senior management and executive stakeholders
* Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to balance detailed analysis with strategic perspective
* Strong multitasking ability and resilience under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes
Why Join Us
* Work at the center of strategic decision-making within the UAE’s largest bank
* High-visibility role supporting executive leadership and major transformation initiatives
* Strong governance-driven environment with focus on value creation
* Competitive compensation aligned with senior finance leadership roles
* Long-term career growth within a leading regional financial institution
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest financial institution in the UAE and one of the world’s safest banks, delivering comprehensive corporate, investment, and retail banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is committed to strong financial governance, strategic growth, and developing high-performing teams that support sustainable value creation across the organization.
