Finance jobs in United Arab Emirates

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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.