Associate Director - Financial Planning & Analysis - Aldar Education

Aldar Education is seeking an Associate Director - Financial Planning & Analysis for our HQ in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, with more than 25 owned and managed premium and super-premium schools and academies- in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including Rugby School, King’s College Wimbledon, and Cranleigh. The Group now serves over 38,000 students through 5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities to deliver world-class education across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways from nursery through to K12.

At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through premium education. With this in mind, we hire educators and industry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education—qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

To lead Aldar Education's group-wide Financial Planning & Analysis function, providing the CFO and Executive Leadership Team with accurate planning, forecasting, performance insight and decision support. The role owns the annual budget, rolling forecasts, management reporting, long-range planning and financial performance analysis across schools and HQ functions. The role also leads Corporate Finance activities, including funding strategy and requirements,investment appraisal, strategic financial modelling, capital allocation analysis and the evaluation of growth and expansion opportunities. The role leads the FP&A team and establishes the systems, data, governance and analytical standardsrequired to support sound financial and investment decisions.