Strategic Finance Director: Growth, Governance & Impact

International Community School - City Centre Campus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

International Community School - City Centre Campus is seeking a Group Finance Leader to shape and execute the financial strategy across six UAE branches, advising the CEO and senior leadership. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and governance with strong internal controls.

You will oversee cash flow, capital expenditure, audits, tax compliance, and drive cost optimization while sustaining educational quality and supporting growth across campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline is required.
• Professional certification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA is strongly preferred; MBA in Finance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the financial strategy for the Group across all six branches.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline

Professional certification (CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA) strongly preferred; MBA in Finance is an advantage

Tools

ERP systems

Business intelligence

Job description

International Community School - City Centre Campus is seeking a Group Finance Leader to shape and execute the financial strategy across six UAE branches, advising the CEO and senior leadership. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and governance with strong internal controls.

You will oversee cash flow, capital expenditure, audits, tax compliance, and drive cost optimization while sustaining educational quality and supporting growth across campuses.