Senior Finance Manager

Role overview

The Senior Finance Manager will take charge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting for The Summit of Future’s programs, events, and wider operations. This is a part-time, on-site position in Abu Dhabi, where the role will support both strategic decisions and day-to-day execution through accurate financial insight.

Key accountabilities

• Lead budgeting exercises, forecast cash flow, and review variances to help guide operational and strategic choices.
• Build, implement, and track financial controls that strengthen governance and accuracy.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable local regulations and recognized accounting standards.
• Work with external auditors and financial institutions whenever coordination is required.
• Partner with leadership, operations, sponsorship, and procurement teams to assess spend, monitor income, and improve financial outcomes.
• Prepare structured financial updates and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Streamline finance processes and support junior finance staff or outsourced accounting partners with guidance and oversight.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong capability in financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance review.
• Solid background in financial reporting, management accounting, and cash flow control.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working across teams and handling stakeholder relationships in a collaborative setting.
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial modeling ability, with working knowledge of ERP or accounting systems.
• Hands-on experience managing finances for large-scale events, projects, or organizations, ideally in entertainment, conferences, or cultural environments.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and judgment, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.

Additional information

The role is focused on supporting the summit’s financial performance across programs, events, and operational activities. It also includes oversight of financial processes and coordination with internal and external partners as needed.