Chief Financial Officer; CFO - Group of Schools

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Group of Schools

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

International Community Schools (ICS) is a leading educational group in Abu Dhabi, operating 6 branches and delivering high-quality British and American curricula. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function across the organization.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee the entire finance and accounts function across all ICs branches, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance with UAE regulations, and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Lead and manage the
  finance and accounts function across all ICs branches
• Develop and implement
  financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts aligned with organizational goals
• Ensure compliance with
  UAE financial regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements
• Oversee
  financial reporting ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery to senior leadership
• Manage
  cash flow, cost control, and financial risk effectively
• Establish and strengthen
  internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
• Lead
  annual audits
  , liaise with external auditors, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide
  strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Optimize and enhance
  ERP and financial systems to improve efficiency and reporting
• Lead, mentor, and develop a
  high-performing finance team across multiple branches

• Proven experience as a
  CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Financial Leader
• Strong expertise in
  financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• In-depth knowledge of
  UAE financial regulations and compliance frameworks
• Experience in
  multi-entity or multi-branch operations
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent
  analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience with
  ERP systems and financial reporting tools

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certification such as
  CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum5–10 years of progressive finance experience
  , with at least2-3 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in the
  education sector is an added advantage

• Be part of a
  well-established and growing education group in Abu Dhabi
• Opportunity to work in a
  strategic leadership role with direct impact on organizational growth
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Exposure to
  multi-branch operations and advanced ERP systems
• Opportunity to contribute to
  innovation and continuous improvement