FP&A Associate Director, Education – Abu Dhabi (On-site)

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead the group’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting from Abu Dhabi. The role reports to the CFO and drives strategic financial analysis across schools and HQ functions.

The successful candidate will oversee long-range planning, investment appraisal, and capital allocation with a strict focus on governance, data integrity, and decision-support for senior

Qualifications

• 12+ years in finance with at least 5 years in FP&A leadership.
• Experience directing group-wide budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong governance, data accuracy, and decision-support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A across Aldar Education's portfolio.
• Direct annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and five-year plans.
• Prepare management reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Provide independent financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee corporate finance activities including investment appraisal and funding analysis.
• Strengthen financial governance and reporting efficiency.
• Partner with executives to drive cost discipline and growth.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Advanced financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Master's degree desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning platforms

BI / reporting tools

Job description

Aldar Education is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead the group’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting from Abu Dhabi. The role reports to the CFO and drives strategic financial analysis across schools and HQ functions.

The successful candidate will oversee long-range planning, investment appraisal, and capital allocation with a strict focus on governance, data integrity, and decision-support for senior