Finance Officer

San Silvestre School; Miraflores; Presencial; PEN 89.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

San Silvestre School in Lima, Peru, invites applications for a Finance Manager who will oversee budgeting, treasury, invoicing, and internal controls. The role requires partnering with management to ensure accurate financial reporting and liquidity for school operations.

You will drive budget preparation, monitor cash flows, manage relationships with banks and vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead the school’s finance technology stack including Excel, Google tools, and ERP systems.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in financial positions.
• Experience in budget preparation and control.
• Experience in financial analysis, treasury or management control.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the school's annual budget.
• Monitor budget execution across the different areas and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare financial projections and reports for decision-making.
• Manage tuition and enrollment cash flow and banking relationships.
• Oversee daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all school accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and applicable tax/regulatory obligations.
• Promote strong financial management practices and liquidity projections.
• Maintain proficiency in Google tools (Gmail, Sheets, Slides) and Advanced Excel.
• Support target setting and appraisal processes and represent the school positively.

Conocimientos

Clear Communication

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Ethics & Adaptability

Diplomacy & Empathy

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Administration, Economics, Business Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related careers

Herramientas

Excel

Google tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Descripción del empleo

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial and Budget Management

• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the school's annual budget.
• Monitor the budget execution of the different areas.
• Analyze budget variations and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare financial projections and reports.
• Provide financial support to the Management and area leaders for decision-making.

Treasury ,Cash and Investment Management

• Monitor income from tuition and enrollment fees.
• Oversee operational cash flow and negotiate options in the financial market under the school´s investment policy.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility of Capex projects.
• Manage banking and financial institution relationships to optimize yield on institutional funds and secure financing options.
• Supervise daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all school accounts.

Accounts and Invoicing

• Monitor the collection of money and follow-up of accounts.
• Attend queries related to payments and family account statements.

Internal Control and Financial Compliance

• Supervise compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and regulatory obligations.
• Identify financial risks and propose control mechanisms.
• Promote good financial management practices and responsible use of resources.
• Develop cash flow projections and monitor them to ensure the school's operational liquidity.

Technology

• Maintain a strong understanding of educational technology
• Be a proficient user of Google tools (Gmail, Sheets, Slides etc).
• Advanced Excel
• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems

Other Responsibilities

• Process analysis and optimisation
• To fully participate in the school´s target setting and appraisal system.
• Understand, embody, and be committed to the philosophy and ethos of the School.
• Represent the school positively in the School and wider community.

Knowledge and Competencies Required

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Administration, Economics, Business Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related careers
• Minimum experience of 5 years in financial positions.
• Experience in budget preparation and control.
• Experience in financial analysis, treasury or management control.

Soft skills

• Clear Communication: Ability to translate complex financial data into simple insights for different stakeholders.
• Diplomacy & Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive matters, such as fee collection and budget allocation discussions.
• Analytical Thinking: Sharp problem-solving ability to analyse variances, evaluate risk, and optimise capital investment options.
• Negotiation & Partnership: Skilled in negotiating favourable terms with banks and vendors while building collaborative internal relationships.
• Ethics & Adaptability: High integrity in resource management and flexibility in prioritizing tasks during high-volume financial cycles.

Desirable

• Experience in educational institutions or service entities.
• Specialization in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning or related areas.