Finance Manager

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to oversee non-educational aspects of the school. This role requires managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while supporting the school's operational and strategic goals. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with proven managerial experience. The position offers 30 days of holiday and requires a warm, professional demeanor.

Benefits

30 days of holiday

Work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday

Work hours until 1:00 pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in finance and administration.
• Ability to manage financial and administrative responsibilities effectively.
• Warm, approachable, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage all non-educational aspects of the school.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Participate in the school's wider activities.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

IT literacy

Resilience

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Description of the Finance and Administration Manager position at The Aquila School.

The role involves managing all non-educational aspects of the school, ensuring financial responsibility, and supporting the school's operational and strategic goals under the direction of the Principal. Key duties include overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, procurement, and team management, along with active participation in the school's wider activities.

The ideal candidate should be warm, approachable, professional, IT literate, and a qualified accountant. They should demonstrate leadership qualities, strategic thinking, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding and diversity.

This position offers 30 days of holiday, working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday and until 1:00 pm on Fridays.

The school emphasizes values aligned with student wellbeing, safety, continuous improvement, and community engagement, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and diversity.

Applicants should have managerial experience and be capable of handling financial and administrative responsibilities effectively.