Finance Director, Multi-School Network

ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Flights

Education allowance

Job summary

ADNOC Schools in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, and governance across four campuses. The role partners with school principals, operations, and corporate functions to drive discipline and strategic financial management.

You will oversee month-end close, external audits, VAT filings, and internal controls within the ERP system, while mentoring the finance team and delivering clear insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/MBA with equivalent degree or any professional degree in Accounts & Finance.
• More than 10-13 years of experience in Accounts & Finance, especially in managerial roles.
• Fluent English communication, written and oral, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 5-year business plan development, budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Consolidate budgets with school principals, operations and corporate functions to drive financial discipline.
• Oversee month-end close across AP, AR, fixed assets, and general ledger with strong controls.
• Lead external audits and ensure timely audit deliverables within deadlines.
• Ensure VAT filings and internal ICFR assessments with robust documentation.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and strengthen internal controls across all campuses.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Organizational ability

People management

Financial acumen

Education

CA/CPA/MBA with equivalent degree

Professional degree in Accounts & Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

ADNOC Schools in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, and governance across four campuses. The role partners with school principals, operations, and corporate functions to drive discipline and strategic financial management.

You will oversee month-end close, external audits, VAT filings, and internal controls within the ERP system, while mentoring the finance team and delivering clear insights to senior leadership.