School Finance Manager | IFRS Expert & Team Leader

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the school finance team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting to Principals, and ensure timely closes and audit compliance.

You will drive IFRS-adherent policies, implement finance projects, develop training plans, and partner with school leadership to deliver financial excellence across multi-site operations in a fast-growing educational group.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification and IFRS knowledge.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead school finance team and manage all finance functions (budgeting, forecasting, AP, AR, treasury, fixed assets, GL).
• Ensure timely month-end close, MIS reporting to Principals, and audit readiness.
• Drive IFRS-based policies, finance projects, and business partnering with school leadership.

Skills

IFRS standards

Process orientation

Bilingual English/Arabic

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Deadline oriented

Organizational ability

Networking with cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Professional Accounting qualification

Job description

Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the school finance team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting to Principals, and ensure timely closes and audit compliance.

You will drive IFRS-adherent policies, implement finance projects, develop training plans, and partner with school leadership to deliver financial excellence across multi-site operations in a fast-growing educational group.