Job Scope
Daily Operations
â—Ź Must have experience in financial leadership, covering financial management, performance management, budgeting and reporting
â—Ź Develop processes that result in seamless customer experiences (invoicing, contracting, etc)
â—Ź Has experience in management and fine tuning of student contracts and financial aid addendums
â—Ź Able to identify competitors; collaborate with Marketing on tuition and programs pricing
â—Ź Oversee and manage daily financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, purchasing, and budgeting across the organization
â—Ź Assist internal groups with financial management (PTF, student council, lunch, field trips, etc.)
● Monitor cash flow in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly management reports for senior management to aid in decision-making
â—Ź Lead the relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisors, and other financial consultants
â—Ź Experienced in management, negotiation and monitoring of contracts, leases and relationships with external contractors
â—Ź Maintain an accurate asset register
â—Ź Have the ability to collaborate and lead Bookkeeper to set annual personal growth goals and monthly work objectives with regular professional feedback and evaluations%-
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Strategy
â—Ź Provide financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets, and business drivers to division heads, and the leadership team, including new campus bid proposals
â—Ź Work with divisional leaders to develop and update a weekly scorecard measuring the most important metrics for school health
â—Ź Develop strategies for financial planning and growth, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement
â—Ź Evaluate profitability at the division and program levels to leverage opportunities for growth
â—Ź Annually evaluate all policies related to finance and accounting; update as necessary
â—Ź Ensure the impact of financial strategy supports educational outcomes for students
Communications and Customer Loyalty
â—Ź Able to meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
â—Ź Establish 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 manner
â—Ź Effectively supervise Bookkeeper to build positive constituent rapport by ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and requests
â—Ź Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, patience, self-control, perseverance, orderliness, and punctuality
â—Ź Work closely with the COO to maintain and deliver a year-round communications plan focused on the overall health of the school to build stakeholder loyalty
â—Ź Host quarterly personal budgeting and finance discussions, in collaboration with HR, to encourage employee financial health and knowledge
Policies, Procedures, and Risk Management
â—Ź Able to refine and implement financial policies and procedures in alignment with CPE/Edutrust, the Charities Board, regulatory standards, NICS, and ICS goals
â—Ź Implement processes for fundraising accounting records in compliance with MCCY
â—Ź Participate in strategic planning, risk management, and policy development initiatives in collaboration with the school's leadership team
â—Ź Administer and maintain all property, casualty, and liability insurance for the school
Qualifications
â—Ź Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
â—Ź Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience, preferably in an educational setting
â—Ź Proficient in financial software systems, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Sheets / Slides
â—Ź Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff
â—Ź Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
â—Ź Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues
â—Ź Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements for Singapore
â—Ź Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality when appropriate
â—Ź Excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in spoken and written English.