<div> <div dir="auto" tabindex="0"> <div> <div> <h3>About Our School</h3> The Metropolitan School of Panama is a top international school in Panama City, serving students from Early Childhood 3 to 12th grade. With 800 students from 45 nationalities and 120 globally experienced educators, our diverse community is one of our greatest strengths. <h3>Our History</h3> Founded in 2011, the MET was built on a vision of academic excellence, exceptional teachers, small class sizes, and a joyful, inspiring environment where every student can thrive. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div><div></div>JOB TITTLE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE LOCATION: The Metropolitan School of Panama JOB PURPOSE: The Director of Finance is a strategic member of the School Leadership Team responsible for leading all financial management functions of the school. The position ensures that the school’s financial resources, controls, systems, reporting processes, and compliance framework support the educational mission and strategic objectives of The Metropolitan School and Nord Anglia Education. This role provides leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury management, payroll oversight, procurement governance, internal controls, audit coordination, compliance, and financial systems management while ensuring alignment with Nord Anglia Education policies, standards, and best practices. The Director of Finance serves as the primary financial advisor to the Head of School and collaborates closely with Regional Finance and Group Finance teams to drive operational efficiency, financial sustainability, strategic growth, and continuous improvement. REPORTING TO: Head of School Dotted Line Reporting: LATAM Finance Director DIRECT REPORTS: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Finance Team</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Accounts Payable Function</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Accounts Receivable & Student Billing Function</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Payroll Function</li> </ul> OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Group Finance</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Regional Finance Teams</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">School Leadership Team (SLT)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Human Resources Department</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Admissions and Marketing Team</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Academic Leadership Team</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Parents and External Service Providers</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Banks, Auditors, Tax Authorities, and Regulatory Bodie</li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Reporting and Audit <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"> Responsible for all month-end, annual, statutory, and management reporting requirements.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Prepare and present management accounts, financial statements, KPIs, cash flow reports, and business performance reports to the Head of School, School Leadership Team, and Regional Finance Team.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Lead internal and external audit processes and coordinate responses to audit findings.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure compliance with IFRS, Nord Anglia policies, local statutory requirements, and applicable accounting standards.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Regularly review the effectiveness of financial controls and compliance procedures.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Financial Planning and Controls</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial planning activities.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Develop and maintain financial forecasts aligned with Nord Anglia requirements.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support long-term strategic planning through financial analysis and scenario modelling.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts and provide variance analysis.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure appropriate financial planning for capital expenditure projects and strategic initiatives.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"> Maintain and strengthen financial controls to safeguard school assets.</li> </ul> Treasury and Cash Flow Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Monitor working capital and cash collection performance.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure proper management of banking relationships and treasury activities.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain effective controls over cash handling and financial transactions.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Provide regular cash flow reporting and recommendations to support decision-making.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure efficient management of school funds</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Oversee tuition billing and collection processes.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Monitor student accounts and collection performance.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure accurate and timely invoicing of tuition fees and other school charges.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Develop strategies to improve collections and reduce overdue balances.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support school leadership and families regarding financial matters when appropriate.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure accurate maintenance of student financial records.</li> </ul> Procurement and Contract Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Manage procurement governance processes to ensure compliance with Nord Anglia policies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Oversee purchasing activities and ensure appropriate approval procedures are followed.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Review significant procurement activities and contracts from a financial perspective.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure value for money and cost-effective purchasing practices.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support vendor negotiations and contract reviews.</li> </ul> Stakeholder Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Provide accurate and timely financial information to budget holders and school leaders.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"> Support Regional Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Group Finance teams with required reporting and analysis.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Partner with school leaders to support informed decision-making.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Attend and present at regional and school leadership meetings.</li> </ul> Leadership and Collaboration <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance Team.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Establish clear objectives, accountability measures, and performance expectations.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Promote a culture of customer service, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Support succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Work collaboratively across all departments to support school objectives.</li> </ul> Payroll and Compliance <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Provide strategic oversight of payroll processes.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with local regulations and company policies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Collaborate closely with Human Resources on compensation, workforce planning, and salary review processes.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, labour legislation, and Nord Anglia policies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Maintain and update financial policies, procedures, and controls.</li> </ul> Financial Systems and Process Improvement <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ensure effective use of financial systems including OneStream, ERP platforms, payroll systems, and reporting tools.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Promote data integrity, operational efficiency, and best practice financial processes.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Identify and implement process improvements that enhance financial performance and service delivery.</li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS Education <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.</li> </ul> Experience <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Minimum of 7 years of progressive financial leadership experience.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience leading finance teams in complex organizations.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience with budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, payroll oversight, financial reporting, compliance, and audit management.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience in statutory reporting and IFRS compliance.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience with process improvement and financial systems implementation.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience in international organizations or educational institutions preferred.</li> </ul> Technical Knowledge <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Treasury and cash flow management expertise.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">IFRS and statutory reporting experience.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Experience with OneStream, ERP systems, payroll platforms, and financial reporting tools.</li> </ul> Languages • Fluent English and Spanish, written and spoken. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Collaborate with Empathy: Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively across departments and cultures.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Communicate with Impact: Communicates clearly and effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Make Considered Decisions: Uses data, insight, and sound judgment to make informed decisions.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Embrace Change: Adapts effectively to changing priorities and drives continuous improvement.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Drive Growth: Demonstrates commercial awareness and supports sustainable school growth.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Integrity & Accountability: Maintains the highest ethical standards and safeguards confidential information.</li> </ul> SAFEGUARDING The Metropolitan School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and comply with all safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices established by Nord Anglia Education and local regulations.

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