Role summary
A well-established educational institution is seeking a Financial Manager to manage day-to-day finance operations. The role will ensure accurate reporting, effective budget control, timely collections, and compliance with the institution’s financial procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly campus accounts, budget-versus-actual reports, and explanations of material variances.

• Maintain campus budgets and update forecasts for revenue, enrolment, payroll, and operating costs.

• Monitor tuition billing, student balances, instalment collections, refunds, and overdue fees.

• Manage campus cash requirements, supplier payments, expense claims, and account reconciliations.

• Review payroll inputs, invoices, purchasing documentation, and supporting records.

• Maintain financial files and provide schedules and documentation for audit requests.

• Apply group finance policies, approval limits, and reporting deadlines.

• Work with Admissions, Student Affairs, HR, Procurement, and campus leadership to resolve finance matters.

• Raise collection risks, overspending, control weaknesses, and unusual transactions promptly.

• Report to the Group Financial Manager and provide information needed for group reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant finance experience.

• Experience in accounting, reconciliations, budgeting, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.

• Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP or accounting system.

• Able to work effectively with campus leaders and administrative teams.

• Experience in higher education, schools, or another service-sector organisation is preferred.

• ACCA, CMA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage.