Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

Aldar Education, a family of schools serving over 38,000 students across Abu Dhabi, is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. The role covers business planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, and supports management reporting and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual and long-term (5-10 year) business plans aligned with strategic objectives
• Assist in the annual budgeting process, including Excel-based budget models and management presentation decks
• Support monthly forecasting and maintain cash flow forecasts for liquidity planning
• Develop and maintain financial models projecting financial statements over 5-10 years, supporting scenario analysis
• Collaborate on the 5-year Capex planning cycle, covering investment evaluation, capital allocation and profit optimization
• Provide financial reports and analytical tools to monitor business unit performance and benchmark results
• Coordinate with departments to collect, validate and manage data sets
• Use ERP systems and business intelligence tools for management reporting
• Manage the upload, validation and transfer of budgets across cost centers and business units
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using AI, VBA macros and advanced Excel formulas

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance; Master's in finance or MBA in finance preferred
• Qualified accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA or CMA)
• Minimum 3 to 7 years of relevant FP&A experience
• Arabic speaking preferred
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking and ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to go beyond typical working hours when necessary

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook 365
• Proficiency with office equipment (PC, photocopier, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package with a range of benefits
• Professional development, coaching and training
• A network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others