New Schools Financial Analysis Manager

Nord Anglia Education Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education organization in Dubai is seeking a New Schools Financial Analysis Manager to oversee financial planning for new school projects in the Middle East. The role involves developing business plans, preparing financial forecasts, and providing insights for strategic growth. Candidates should have a degree in finance or related field, advanced Excel skills, and experience in dynamic organizations. This position offers unique career progression opportunities within a leading education group.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative regional team

Impactful role in education

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or a professional finance qualification (e.g. CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CGMA, CPA).
• Significant experience in transaction services, business planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Experience working with international organisations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed business plans and financial forecasts for new school openings.
• Lead financial modelling and budgeting, including consolidated reporting.
• Deliver insightful KPI reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Education

Degree or professional finance qualification

Tools

Navision

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented New Schools Financial Analysis Manager to join our Regional Team in Dubai. In this critical role, you will support the financial planning and analysis for new school projects across the Middle East. Working closely with the New Schools Director and cross-functional teams, you will develop business plans, prepare financial forecasts, and deliver insight-driven reporting to support the region’s strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about turning data into strategic decisions that drive performance and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed business plans, financial forecasts, and market analysis to support new school openings and regional strategy.


• Lead financial modelling and budgeting for new projects, including consolidated reporting for presentations and board-level papers.


• Support project tracking with accurate reporting of cashflows, actuals, and timelines.


• Deliver insightful KPI reporting and variance analysis to drive data-informed decisions across HR, Marketing, and school operations.


• Partner with schools to enhance their start-up financial processes and in-school reporting practices.


• Ensure timely and accurate submission of management accounts and forecasting to Group.


• Champion financial system integrity and promote best practice across the region.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified or a professional finance qualification (e.g. CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CGMA, CPA).


• Advanced Excel skills with financial modelling experience.


• Significant experience in transaction services, business planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.


• Strong commercial acumen and experience in fast-paced, dynamic organisations.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of data.


• Fluent in English and highly computer literate.


• Familiarity with financial systems such as Navision.


• A strong understanding of the education sector.


• Experience working with international organisations.


• Prior exposure to the start-up or expansion phase of new schools.

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking global education group.


• A collaborative regional team focused on strategic growth and operational excellence.


• Opportunities to make a measurable impact on new school development.


• Career progression and professional development through our global network.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools educate more than 90,000 students worldwide. We are united by our purpose and ambition : to be the most forward-thinking and impactful global family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy, and Juilliard place us at the forefront of educational innovation.

Joining Nord Anglia means becoming part of a global community, with opportunities to collaborate, develop and make an impact. We value creative thinkers who bring fresh ideas and are ready to help shape the future of learning.

To Apply

Applications should be submitted online via the Nord Anglia Education Careers Page and include a CV.

Equal Opportunity

Nord Anglia Education is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusion across our schools and offices. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate different perspectives. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks as part of our recruitment process.