The Role

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s short-term and long-term goals. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and economic modeling specific to construction projects. • Construction Accounting: Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring adherence to construction-specific accounting principles and regulations. This involves managing job costing, revenue recognition, and project-based accounting. • Cash Flow Management: Implement strategies to optimize cash flow, considering construction projects’ unique payment cycles and capital requirements. • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks specific to the construction industry, including contract risks, bonding requirements, and insurance considerations. • Project Financial Oversight: Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting for individual construction projects. • Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement financial technology solutions that cater to the specific needs of the construction industry. • Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to company leadership, board members, and potential investors, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred • Minimum of 10-15 years of financial management experience, with at least 10 years in the construction industry • In-depth knowledge of construction accounting principles, job costing, and project-based financial management • Strong understanding of construction contracts, bonding, and industry-specific regulations • Proficiency in construction-specific financial software and ERP systems • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments

About the company
Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering. We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s short-term and long-term goals. This includes budgeting, forecasting, and economic modeling specific to construction projects. • Construction Accounting: Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring adherence to construction-specific accounting principles and regulations. This involves managing job costing, revenue recognition, and project-based accounting. • Cash Flow Management: Implement strategies to optimize cash flow, considering construction projects’ unique payment cycles and capital requirements. • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks specific to the construction industry, including contract risks, bonding requirements, and insurance considerations. • Project Financial Oversight: Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting for individual construction projects. • Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement financial technology solutions that cater to the specific needs of the construction industry. • Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to company leadership, board members, and potential investors, translating complex financial data into actionable insights