Finance Manager (6 months contract) - Multilocation

A leading international school is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the full spectrum of accounting, financial reporting, statutory audit, tax, cashflow, and working capital planning.

What you'll do:

• Oversee all day-to-day finance functions including record-to-report processes, accounts payables and receivables, cashflow management, tax compliance, and business partnering activities within the school
• Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reporting that complies with governing standards as well as group requirements.
• Prepare detailed analyses of Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets, including deferred income accounts, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, revenue recognition, discretionary spending, and capital expenditure.
• Review all journal entry postings to guarantee accuracy and completeness across General Ledger and Sub-Ledger accounts.
• Conduct month-end review analyses with the Campus Principal and Leadership Team, highlighting variances and facilitating action plans to address gaps to target.
• Coordinate annual statutory audits by liaising with external auditors; ensure adherence to group policies as well as MFRS/IFRS requirements.
• Respond promptly to statutory audit queries while reviewing proposed Adjusting Journal Entries and Reclassifying Journal Entries.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end finance functions within an educational or similar sector environment.
• Proven ability to deliver timely financial reporting compliant with local standards (MFRS/IFRS) as well as group requirements.
• Strong analytical skills for preparing Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, reconciliations, revenue recognition analyses, discretionary spending reviews, and capital expenditure monitoring.
• Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing journal entries across General Ledger/Sub-Ledger accounts.
• Effective communication skills for presenting complex financial information clearly to senior leadership teams and regional stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating statutory audits—including responding promptly to queries—and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Ability to collaborate on annual budget development aligned with organisational goals; skilled at providing forecasts/projections for OPEX/CAPEX control.
• Competence in monitoring cash collection targets daily; adept at ensuring sufficient funds are available for obligations; thorough review of supplier payments for proper segregation of duties.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through identifying opportunities for process enhancement in financial management/reporting.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive international school community dedicated to excellence in education and collaborative growth, this Finance Manager opportunity awaits your application!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.