FINANCE MANAGER

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Finance Manager with Property Development experience to oversee the School's financial operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial management. The Finance Manager will lead the Finance team, manage accounting and reporting functions, monitor cash flow, strengthen financial controls, and provide financial insights to support management decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organisation
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Analyse financial performance, variances, trends, and key financial indicators
• Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process
• Monitor daily and monthly cash flow requirements and prepare cash flow forecasts
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable function and collection activities
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification and payment processing
• Establish, review, and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Finance team

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent is an advantage
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant accounting and finance and property development experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, cash flow, AR, AP, and financial controls
• With Property Development experience
• Experience managing and developing a Finance team
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Experience in the education, school, or multi-campus environment will be an advantage