We are inviting interested applicants who are good team players, enthusiastic, service-oriented, and professionally competent to join our dedicated team.
JOB GOAL :
The Finance Manager (FM) provides financial leadership as the school's lead finance business partner with responsibilities covering all aspects of financial management, performance management, budgeting, and reporting. The FM is expected to provide actionable insights and sound financial advice (on working capital, financing or the financial position of the business) to the leadership team by synthesizing internal and external data from the surrounding economic environment. He / She must implement best practices in order to identify and manage financial and business risks to meet the organization's desired goals. The FM oversees the activities of the Accounts Officer to ensure efficient financial administration and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Daily Operations
- Collaborate and lead Accounts Officer to set annual personal growth goals and monthly work objectives with regular professional feedback and evaluations
- Develop processes that result in seamless customer experiences (invoicing, contracting, etc)
- Refine and manage all student contracts and financial aid addendums
- Oversee and manage daily financial operations, including invoicing, purchasing, and budgeting across the organization
- Assist internal groups with financial management (PTF, student council, operations, etc.)
- Monitor cash flow in relation to the school's budget, and produce monthly management reports for senior management to aid in decision-making
- Lead the relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisors, and other financial consultants
- Manage, negotiate and monitor contracts, leases and relationships with finance related contractors
- Maintain an accurate asset register in partnership with the operations team
Strategy
Provide financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets, and business drivers to division heads, and the leadership team, including new campus bid proposalsGive input to the business analyst to develop a scorecard measuring the most important metrics of school healthDevelop strategies for financial planning and growth, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancementEvaluate profitability at the division and program levels to leverage opportunities for growthBi-annually evaluate all policies related to finance and accounting; update as necessaryEnsure the financial strategies employed support educational outcomes for studentsAccept other duties that may be assigned by the administration.Communications and Customer Loyalty
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimismEstablish a high level of credibility with various constituents including parents, employees, and board members of the school by speaking in a clear, persuasive, and positive mannerEffectively supervise Accounts Officer to build positive constituent rapport by ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and requestsDemonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, patience, self-control, perseverance, orderliness, and punctualityWork closely with the COO to maintain and deliver a year-round communications plan focused on the overall health of the school to build stakeholder loyaltyHost quarterly personal budgeting and finance discussions, in collaboration with HR, to encourage employee financial health and knowledgePolicies, Procedures, and Risk Management
Refine and implement financial policies and procedures in alignment with CPE / Edutrust, the Charities Board, regulatory standards, NICS, and ICS goalsCollaborate with the Development Team to implement processes for accounting records in compliance with MCCY for fundraisingParticipate in strategic planning, risk management, and policy development initiatives in collaboration with the school's leadership teamAdminister and maintain all property, casualty, and liability insurance for the schoolQualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of financial management experience, preferably in an educational settingProficient in financial software systems, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Sheets / SlidesStrong leadership skills with experience managing staffExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleaguesKnowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements for SingaporeCommitment to maintaining strict confidentiality when appropriateProficiency in spoken and written English%20LTD){kind=logo}