Finance Director

Develop and execute the Group s financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals and long-term growth objectives Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team Lead financial planning budgeting forecasting and financial performance management across all six branches Provide data-driven insights to support strategic investments business expansion and major financial decisions

• Oversee and consolidate financial operations reporting and controls across all ICs branches
• Ensure financial transparency accountability regulatory compliance and strong internal controls
• Manage cash flow working capital financial risks and capital expenditure
• Oversee annual audits statutory financial reporting and compliance with UAE financial and tax regulations

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization revenue enhancement and improved profitability without compromising educational quality
• Establish financial KPIs and performance benchmarks for individual schools and the Group
• Monitor student fee collections revenue forecasts operational expenditures and overall financial sustainability
• Strengthen financial processes ERP utilization automation and management reporting

• Lead mentor and develop finance and accounting teams across all branches
• Collaborate closely with school principals operations HR procurement and other departments
• Present financial performance strategic recommendations and risk assessments to executive management
• Drive a culture of financial discipline accountability and continuous improvement

• Bachelor s degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related discipline
• Professional certification such as CA ACCA CPA or CMA is strongly preferred MBA in Finance is an advantage
• Minimum 12 years of progressive financial management experience including substantial experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Prior experience in the UAE education sector preferably managing multiple schools or campuses is highly desirable
• Proven track record of strategic financial planning financial restructuring cost optimization and organizational growth
• Strong understanding of UAE taxation regulatory compliance financial reporting standards and corporate governance
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets multiple cost centers and consolidated financial reporting
• Strong ERP financial analytics and business intelligence capabilities

We are looking for a strategic leader not simply a financial controller u2014 someone who demonstrates

• Strong business acumen and independent decision-making capabilities
• The ability to balance financial sustainability with educational excellence
• A proactive results-oriented approach to organizational challenges
• Exceptional leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• The confidence to challenge existing processes introduce improvements and drive meaningful organizational change