Head of Finance - Financial Controller

British School Jakarta; Tangerang Selatan; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Tangerang Selatan seeks a Head of Finance - Financial Controller to oversee the Finance function and ensure strategic financial leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership roles, strong accounting principles, and the ability to navigate complex financial information. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the school's long-term sustainability in a vibrant educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3 years in a financial leadership role.
• Proven ability to prepare and communicate complex financial information.
• Experience working within an international school or education sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Finance function.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Drive financial sustainability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Accounting principles

Taxation expertise

Financial regulations

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Advanced MS Excel

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Head of Finance - Financial Controller

To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, adequate internal controls, and sound financial planning that supports BSJ’s strategic objectives and long‑term sustainability.

The Head of Finance - Financial Controller acts as the Head of Business & Operations’ closest professional partner, proactively engaging with all areas of the school to drive financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and people‑focused leadership.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3 years in a financial leadership role.
• Proven expertise in accounting principles, taxation, and financial regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, interpret, and communicate complex financial information.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both in Indonesian and in English.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience working within an international school or education sector environment.
• Exposure to ERP/finance transformation projects.

BSJ is an HMC Co‑educational Day School of 1,400 pupils and is recognised as a world leader in the education of children from Foundation Stage to the International Baccalaureate. With an attractive campus located on a modern green‑field site in the suburbs of Jakarta, the school offers a diverse environment to work and live.