Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Group of Schools
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About the Role
International Community Schools seeks a CFO to lead the finance function across 6 branches in Abu Dhabi. The role involves financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance and accounts function across all ICS branches
- Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts aligned with organizational goals
- Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements
- Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery to senior leadership
- Manage cash flow, cost control, and financial risk effectively
- Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
- Lead annual audits, liaise with external auditors, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Optimize and enhance ERP and financial systems to improve efficiency and reporting
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing finance team across multiple branches
Requirements
- Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Financial Leader
- Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
- In depth knowledge of UAE financial regulations and compliance frameworks
- Experience in multi entity or multi branch operations
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent (preferred)
- Minimum 5–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 3 years in a senior leadership role
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Overview
- International Community Schools (ICS) is a leading educational group in Abu Dhabi, operating 6 branches and delivering high quality British and American curricula. As part of our continued growth and commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to le
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance and accounts function across all ICS branches
- Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts aligned with organizational goals
- Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements
- Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery to senior leadership
- Manage cash flow, cost control, and financial risk effectively
- Establish and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
- Lead annual audits, liaise with external auditors, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Optimize and enhance ERP and financial systems to improve efficiency and reporting
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing finance team across multiple branches
Key Skills & Requirements
- Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Financial Leader
- Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
- In depth knowledge of UAE financial regulations and compliance frameworks
- Experience in multi entity or multi branch operations
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Educational & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent (preferred)
- Minimum 5–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 3 years in a senior leadership role
- Experience in the education sector is an added advantage
Why Join ICS?
- Be part of a well established and growing education group in Abu Dhabi
- Opportunity to work in a strategic leadership role with direct impact on organizational growth
- Collaborative and professional working environment
- Exposure to multi branch operations and advanced ERP systems
- Opportunity to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement
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