Business Manager
International School of Stavanger
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We are looking for an experienced Business Manager
The International School of Stavanger (ISS) is looking for a qualified and experienced Business Manager to lead and manage the business and financial operations of the school. ISS has been operating since 1966 offering fully accredited education from pre-school through grade 12 to around 500 children from diverse international backgrounds with 120 teaching and support staff.
The ideal candidate must have a strong background in financial management and solid knowledge of Norwegian accounting and tax legislation. This position requires hands-on experience of the range of financial tasks so that you have an eye for detail to oversee daily operations, combined with the opportunity to be involved with business and strategic development of a private non-profit organization.
The Business Manager reports to the Director and is a member of than e school's leadership team. You will become a vital part of the finance and business function and will lead a team consisting of three experienced colleagues.
Responsibilities/main tasks will be:
- Annual budgeting and monthly financial reporting to the Director and the Board
- Monitor and predict cash flow to ensure liquidity
- Prepare profitability calculations
- Prepare year-end financial statements and liaison with external auditors
- Responsibility for finance, accounting, and reporting of the schools financial standing internally and externally as required
- Responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and payroll functions
- Review financial processes to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Ad hoc financial analysis as required
- Play a key role in the school’s leadership team by providing business insights and advice to to support the steering of the operations and scenarios for strategic decision making
- Advise the Board and the Leadership Team on topics connected to the school’s financial viability and scenario planning
- Work closely with the Director to develop business and strategic initiatives in support of the school´s long-term goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A Bachelor level qualification in accounting and/or business administration
- 3+ years experience of managing small teams
- 5+ years of experience of financial controlling and reporting
- Solid knowledge and understanding with respect to Norwegian accounting and tax rules
- Eye for detail and ability to track and manage budgets
- Good knowledge of accounting systems (Visma used today)
- Very good communication skills in English and Norwegian, both written and verbal.
- Excellent IT skills
While experience in an educational business environment would be an advantage, it is not a requirement.
Personal characteristics we hope you have:
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with non-financially minded people within the organization
- Engaging and collaborative team player, able to coordinate the work of a small team in finance and to be an integral part of the school leadership team
- Motivated, dedicated and solution orientated
What we offer:
- A challenging and exciting role in an international environment
- Competitive terms with opportunities for personal growth and development
- Comprehensive insurance and pension package
- A supportive and collaborative work environment with dedicated colleagues
If you are a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team in an internationally diverse and exciting environment, we would like to hear from you! Interested? Send an application, in English, with your letter of intent and up to date CV.
Om arbeidsgiveren
ISS has been providing high quality international education in Stavanger for over 50 years and has built strong relationships with other prominent organisations and European international schools. The school has around 125 employees and from many countries.
Founded in 1966, the International School of Stavanger (ISS) has a long and strong tradition of serving the needs of those seeking an English-language education in the thriving greater Stavanger region. The current enrolment is around 540 students and typically represents 40 or more different nationalities from six continents.
- Sektor: Privat
- Lederkategori: Leder
- Sted: Treskeveien 3, 4043 Hafrsfjord
- Bransje: Barn, skole og undervisning, Økonomi og regnskap
- Stillingsfunksjon: Forretningsutvikling og strategi, Økonomi og regnskap, Økonomistyring og budsjettering
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økonomi, budsjettering, analyse, regnskap, forretning
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