Finance & Business Operations Manager

SRI KDU SUBANG JAYA SDN BHD; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical education support

Dental parking

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sri KDU Subang Jaya SDN BHD in Malaysia seeks a Finance & Business Operations Manager to lead the school’s finance, procurement and governance functions, partnering with campus leadership to ensure strong controls and value for money. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, vendor management and cross‑functional collaboration to support educational priorities and reliable operations.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s annual budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and financial planning processes in partnership with the Campus Principal.
• Monitor financial performance and expenditure against approved budgets, identifying variances, risks and areas needing attention.
• Provide financial analysis and advice to campus leadership to support planning and decision-making.
• Support longer-term financial planning based on enrolment, staffing, and school priorities.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements, internal controls and delegated authorities.
• Oversee procurement processes to ensure governance, value for money and alignment with budgets.
• Lead and develop Finance team members through direction, coaching and performance management.
• Establish and monitor departmental and school-wide budgets with budget holders.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis for major projects and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and ensure resources support school priorities.

Job description

The Finance & Business Operations Manager leads the school's Finance and business administration functions, working closely with the Campus Principal and school leadership to ensure effective financial management, procurement, commercial governance and use of resources in support of the school's educational and operational priorities. The role is responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, supporting informed decision-making and ensuring that procurement, contracts and vendor arrangements provide appropriate value, governance and accountability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the school’s annual budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and financial planning processes in partnership with the Campus Principal.

Monitor financial performance and expenditure against approved budgets, identifying significant variances, risks and areas requiring management attention.

Provide financial analysis and advice to the Campus Principal and school leadership to support planning, resource allocation and informed decision-making.

Support longer-term financial planning based on enrolment, staffing, operational requirements, expenditure trends and school priorities.

Ensure compliance with relevant financial reporting requirements, internal controls, policies, procedures and delegated authorities.

Maintain appropriate financial controls and processes to support accurate, timely and transparent financial management.

Oversee the effective operation of the school Finance function and ensure appropriate allocation of responsibilities within the team.

Lead, support and develop Finance team members through clear direction, performance management, coaching and professional development.

Budget Management & Business Support

Work with school leaders and budget holders to establish, monitor and manage departmental and school-wide budgets.

Support budget holders in understanding expenditure, forecasts, commitments and financial implications of operational decisions.

Provide financial modelling and analysis for significant school initiatives, projects and investment proposals.

Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and ensure resources are directed appropriately towards agreed school priorities.

Support the Campus Principal with financial information required for school planning, reporting and decision-making.

Procurement & Commercial Governance

Lead and oversee school procurement processes to ensure appropriate governance, transparency, value for money and alignment with approved budgets.

Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant company policies, procedures and delegated authorities.

Work with departments to review purchasing requirements, specifications, quotations and proposed expenditure.

Coordinate competitive quotation, tendering and vendor selection processes where required.

Review the financial and commercial implications of significant purchasing decisions.

Maintain appropriate procurement documentation, approvals and records.

Oversee the commercial and contractual management of school vendors and service providers.

Coordinate the establishment, renewal and review of contracts within the school’s operational scope.

Maintain appropriate oversight of contract terms, pricing, renewal dates and financial commitments.

Work with operational departments to review vendor performance and address contractual or commercial concerns.

Support negotiations with suppliers and service providers to achieve appropriate commercial terms and value for money.

Work with relevant Central Office functions and school leadership on significant procurement, contractual and vendor matters.

Identify opportunities to consolidate expenditure, improve commercial arrangements or reduce unnecessary costs.

Business Operations & Administration

Support effective business administration and operational planning across the school.

Work closely with the Head of Operations and other school leaders to translate school priorities into resource requirements, budgets and procurement plans.

Coordinate financial and commercial aspects of school-wide projects and operational initiatives.

Support appropriate business continuity and risk management arrangements within the role’s areas of responsibility.

Ensure appropriate records, documentation and management information are maintained within Finance and business operations.

Support school-wide activities, projects and initiatives where financial or commercial input is required.

Cross-Functional Working

Maintain a close working relationship with the Head of Operations regarding facilities, technology, campus services and operational expenditure.

Support the Head of Operations with budgeting, procurement, tendering and contractual requirements for operational projects and services.

Ensure operational expenditure and commitments remain within approved budgets and delegated authorities.

Work collaboratively with Central Office Finance, Procurement and other relevant functions.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection

Work in line with the Company’s policies, procedures and guidance relating to safeguarding and child protection.

Work with school leaders and/or Heads of Department to promote the best interests of students, including sharing and reporting concerns where necessary.

Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of all students in the school.

Perks and benefits

• Medical Education support
• Dental Parking
• Vision Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance; Group

Sri KDU Schools, part of XCL Education Malaysia, are committed to providing high-quality academic and holistic education that develops confident, well-rounded individuals. We believe in enrichment through strong character, community engagement, and lifelong learning. Our schools are built on trust, respect, and positive relationships. As part of our mission, we uphold the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to background checks, reference verification, and identity screening. We expect all staff to share and uphold this commitment.

Sri KDU Schools, part of XCL Education Malaysia, are committed to providing high-quality academic and holistic education that develops confident, well-rounded individuals. We believe in enrichment through strong character, community engagement, and lifelong learning. Our schools are built on trust, respect, and positive relationships. As part of our mission, we uphold the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to background checks, reference verification, and identity screening. We expect all staff to share and uphold this commitment.