School Finance Manager

Description

ISP School Finance Manager Role Profile

Purpose of Role

TheSchool Finance Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all financial aspects of the schools operations. This includes budgeting financial reporting managing accounts payable/receivable and supporting school leadership in financial planning and decision-making. This position requires business partnering with the Campus Principal School Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Functional Heads and Regional Office.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Accounting Manager Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop implement and manage the schools annual budget in collaboration with school SLT. Provide financial forecasts projections and analysis to support Campus Principal / Regional Finance in budgetary control for OPEX and CAPEX.

Financial Reporting: Provide financial reports and analysis to school leadership ensuring that financial information is clear concise and actionable.

Accounts Management: Oversee the schools accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure compliance with all applicable local and national regulations (tax financial reporting education sector-specific requirements).

Statutory Audit & Tax Compliance: Coordinate and liaise with the external auditors on the annual statutory audit. Ensure adherence to Group policies and MFRS/IFRS requirements. Ensuring compliance to and timely submission for yearly statutory audit and tax.

Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow ensuring sufficient funds are available to cover operational costs.

Staff Supervision and Development: Supervise and mentor the finance team ensuring effective training and development.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with school departments (e.g. HR Admissions) to ensure financial processes align with operational goals. Advise on the financial impact of projects and initiatives.

Procurement and Resource Management: Oversee purchasing processes and resource management ensuring alignment with budget and financial priorities.

Skills Qualifications and Experience

• Strong financial acumen with knowledge of school finance operations
• Proficiency in budgeting financial forecasting and financial analysis
• Experience in financial reporting and preparing accurate statements
• Leadership and team management skills to supervise the finance team
• Ability to work with ERP systems and financial software
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications (familiarity with NetSuite Oracle accounting system will be added advantage)
• 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Proven experience in budget management financial analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with tax regulations financial compliance and audit procedures
• A commitment to the ISP principles of safeguarding and wellbeing for all staff and students.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender ethnicity sexual orientation and gender expression age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.