Head of Consultant – Commercial and Financial - UAE

Job Title: Head of Consultant – Commercial and Financial Location: UAE (with regional travel as required) Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in Education Consulting, Financial Strategy, and Commercial Operations ⸻ About Barakah Education: Barakah Education is a leading education consultancy partnered with 50+ top-tier universities across the UAE, UK, USA, India, and more. We specialize in student recruitment, strategic education planning, institutional partnerships, visa support, and end-to-end education advisory services. ⸻ Role Summary: As the Head of Consultant – Commercial and Financial, you will be responsible for leading the financial and commercial strategy of our consulting division. The role demands a high-performing leader with deep expertise in managing P&L, optimizing education-sector processes, analyzing budgets, and ensuring long-term strategic growth for Barakah Education and its stakeholders. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: 💼 Strategic & Commercial Leadership • Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies aligned with company goals • Drive revenue growth through effective consulting service models and performance analysis • Oversee pricing strategy, revenue modeling, and value proposition development for partner universities 📊 Financial Planning & Analysis • Manage the full Profit & Loss (P&L) ownership for the consulting division • Conduct detailed budget planning, financial forecasting, and cash flow analysis • Evaluate financial performance and develop strategies for improvement • Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation efforts 📈 Business Growth & Expansion • Identify new markets, services, and partnership opportunities to expand the consultancy arm • Support institutional partnerships with data-driven financial insight • Collaborate with academic and operations teams to align growth goals with financial efficiency 🏛 Governance & Process Optimization • Establish and monitor internal process governance frameworks • Drive compliance, audit readiness, and best practices across financial operations • Lead financial process consulting for education clients and internal divisions • Guide procurement processes, contract negotiations, and vendor performance metrics 🤝 Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement • Mentor and manage finance and consulting teams • Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to define and deliver impactful business outcomes • Engage with educational partners, clients, and government regulators as the commercial face of Barakah Education ⸻ Requirements: • Minimum 7 years of experience in financial management, commercial consulting, or strategic roles in the education sector • Strong background in P&L ownership, budget analysis, and financial governance • Proven experience in procurement, compliance, and financial process optimization • Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills • Strong communication and presentation skills • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred) ⸻ Why Join Barakah Education? • Be part of a rapidly growing international education consultancy • Lead large-scale strategic and commercial projects with global impact • Collaborate with visionary leaders and elite institutions • Enjoy a culture of innovation, flexibility, and meaningful work