Description

• Lead the implementation of our new schools into our financial systems and project manage. 
• Lead the fees billing implementation as part of our student life cycle implementation. 
• Build and lead the initiatives projects on the roadmap as required by group finance and across the regions. 
• Create re-usable assets for implementation to drive standardisation and project accelerations.  
• Analyse local business and regulatory requirements and liaise with local integration and solution provider to implement. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to group and regional finance teams on all matters relating to entity structure, compliance process, financial transactions, reporting and consolidations within the financial system. 
• Coordinate with group system analyst for resolution for all finance systems related issues tickets through ISP service desk. 
• Collaborate with programmes team to review all transaction processing procedures into our financial system to enable more efficient integration with our MIS system, payment provider and compliance solution provider. 
• Responsible in defining and planning walk throughs, end user training and UAT. 
• Oversee and provide training to new users and ongoing skill enhancement training to existing users and guidance in how to user guides documentation. 
• Liaise with financial system team and service providers on periodic system releases for evaluation, testing and implementation. 
• Responsible for the core financial system maintenance and improvements to ensure it continues to function and perform properly.  

• Proven experience in NetSuite implementation, upgrades, and optimisation. 
• Comprehensive experience in core financial modules within NetSuite including consolidation, multi books, tax compliance, fixed assets, bank reconciliation, analytics and reporting. 
• Awareness of industry best practice when eliciting requirements and familiar with solutions for local transactional, accounting and tax compliance process. 
• Strong experience in developing procedures, designing solution, planning system change and associated training. 
• Knowledge of PBCS would be advantageous 
• Experience in working as part of group technology programmes and integrations. 
• Related accountancy or technology qualifications. 
• Proficient in Spanish or another language is preferable. 

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.