About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a <strong>School Finance Manager</strong> to join NAS Dubai.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for an experienced finance professional to oversee the finance department at NAS Dubai, working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, regional finance, operations, and marketing teams to drive commercial success and operational efficiency.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The role:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We seek an individual to join as a <strong>School Finance Manager</strong> where your focus will be:</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for all month-end and statutory accounts, leading the annual external audit process</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the school</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Managing cash flow and working capital, providing clear visibility on liquidity and risk</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Overseeing Capex reporting, weekly KPI, and cash collection reports</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supporting the procurement process and overseeing supplier contracts and service agreements</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Providing accurate, timely financial information to Principals, SLT, and budget holders to support decision-making</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supervising accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely billing and vendor payments</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Overseeing payroll in coordination with HR, ensuring compliance with local regulations</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensuring full compliance with financial procedures, company policy, and local accounting standards</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Successful Candidate will possess:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting or financial leadership, ideally within education or a service-oriented organisation</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in reporting, consolidation, business planning, and process improvement</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong people management and leadership skills</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, or equivalent)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication and presentation skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">High level of personal integrity and professionalism</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Please see full job description <span style="background-color:yellow"><a title="" href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:94312d11-cb58-47b3-8908-8e4cdfe9ceda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></span></span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif"> </p><div></div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#000000;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.<br>All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.<br>We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds<br>Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</span></span></p>