Finance Director

Nord Anglia Education Group; Mexico; On-site; PHP 4,299,754 - 6,142,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education Group is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial management and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations in Pampanga, Mexico. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial sustainability while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial leadership within educational contexts, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial systems. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional educational experiences!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial leadership, preferably in education.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management activities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee statutory accounts and manage internal and external audits.
• Develop budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Statutory compliance

Analytical skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics/Navision

Excel

Job description

The Finance Director leads the school’s financial management and controllership activities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and strong alignment with strategic priorities. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, cash flow oversight, and strategic decision support.

The role works closely with the School Leadership Team, Regional and Group Finance to provide high-quality financial insights, enable effective decision‑making, and ensure long‑term financial sustainability. Responsibilities include managing financial statements, statutory accounts, and audits in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements (IFRS and Group standards).

A key focus is maintaining robust financial controls, safeguarding assets, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring reliable financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and processes. The Finance Director also leads cost‑optimization initiatives, vendor and contract management, tax compliance, and working‑capital management.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting and Audit

Lead the month‑end close and ensure timely, accurate management accounts, financial statements, and performance reports for the School Leadership Team, Regional Finance, and Group Finance.

Oversee statutory accounts in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and Group policies, ensuring full regulatory alignment.

Manage all internal and external audit processes, including planning, documentation, communication with auditors, and follow‑up on findings.

Regularly assess and strengthen financial and compliance controls to enhance governance, reduce risk, and ensure the integrity of financial information.

Prepare and review key financial reports (month‑end closing, capex, cash collection, KPIs, variance analyses) to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

Maintain high standards of documentation, data quality, and process discipline to ensure accuracy, auditability, and operational efficiency.

Financial accounts and business reports are accurate, produced within deadlines, and appropriately highlight operational performance.

Financial Planning and Controls

Prepare and lead the school’s budgeting, forecasting, and multi‑year financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, long‑term sustainability, and proactive identification of risks and opportunities.

Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks, opportunities, and required actions to support informed decision‑making by the School Leadership Team and Regional Finance.

Implement and maintain strong financial controls to safeguard assets, ensure data accuracy, and support compliance with internal policies, Group requirements, and local regulations.

Oversee cash‑flow planning and working‑capital management, ensuring liquidity, efficient resource allocation, and operational continuity.

Drive continuous improvement by enhancing financial processes, tools, and reporting capabilities, improving efficiency, reducing manual work, and strengthening internal controls.

Financial performance aligned to forecasts, and all risks and opportunities understood, communicated and managed by the School Head of Finance with support from the Regional Team.

Procurement and Contract Management

• Oversee procurement and contract management, ensuring transparency, cost‑effectiveness, and compliance with Group and Regional policies. Lead negotiations, evaluate vendor performance, and work with Operations and Facilities to ensure purchasing decisions support operational efficiency and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Implement strong procurement controls—including vendor due diligence, approval workflows, and periodic contract reviews—while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, consolidate suppliers, and drive cost optimisation without compromising service quality.

Build strong partnerships with the School Leadership Team, Regional Finance, Group Finance, and budget holders, providing timely and accurate financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.

Act as a trusted advisor to academic, operational, and administrative departments, clearly communicating financial implications, business cases, and cost considerations aligned with school priorities.

Liaise professionally with parents, staff, auditors, and external stakeholders on financial matters, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and a high standard of service.

Coordinate required inputs for Group Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to corporate expectations.

Leadership and Collaboration

Lead, develop, and mentor the Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong service orientation across all financial processes.

Oversee AP and AR activities, ensuring efficient execution, strong internal controls, and the adoption of tools and systems that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

Collaborate closely with Operations, Facilities, and other departments to integrate financial insights into operational decisions and optimise resource utilisation across the school.

Maintain effective partnerships with Regional Finance, Group Finance, and the Group Real Estate team, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives, capital projects, and long‑term planning.

Process and Compliance

Ensure full compliance with financial procedures, accounting standards, local regulations, and Group policies, maintaining high levels of governance, control, and accuracy across all financial processes.

Oversee payroll processing, ensuring timely payments, proper accounting treatment, adherence to regulatory requirements, and strong coordination with HR and operations.

Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce manual activities through automation and system improvements.

Maintain accurate, reliable, and audit‑ready financial systems and records, ensuring that policies, procedures, and controls remain updated in response to regulatory changes, audit findings, and evolving Group requirements.

Promote a culture of compliance, ownership, and operational discipline within the Finance team, ensuring consistent application of best practices across all financial activities. Best‑practice processes are shared and employed across the Finance Teams.

Full Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of this post at the time of drafting. It cannot be read as an exhaustive list.

Personal Specifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, controllership, or financial leadership, preferably in an educational or service‑based organization.
• Strong experience with statutory compliance in the country, including audits.
• Solid knowledge and practical experience with IFRS and local‑to‑IFRS adjustments.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, consolidation, and cash‑flow management.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements, automation, and strong internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; CRC is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency with financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics/Navision) and strong Excel/financial modelling skills.
• Experience in procurement and contract management, including vendor evaluation and negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with academic, operational, and administrative teams.
• Ability to interact with parents and external stakeholders with clarity, professionalism, and empathy when needed.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship‑management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy and composure.
• High level of ownership, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Adaptability, learning agility, and alignment with the values and culture of Nord Anglia Education.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborate with Empathy – You are a team player who shares your knowledge to help colleagues and students learn and grow. You understand the culture, background and needs of others so everybody feels welcomed, included and accepted. You are self‑aware – conscious of your impact on people and situations – and adapt your behaviour so that you work collaboratively with others.
• Communicate with Impact – You communicate openly, with transparency and kindness. You influence and encourage people to share their ideas. You make every effort to always understand your audience to build trust and make a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Make Considered Decisions – Your decisions are made with the best interests of students, school communities, and the wider organisation in mind. You act with integrity using technology when you can, to generate data and insights that support your decisions.
• Drive Growth – You are entrepreneurial and think strategically. You challenge yourself and others to deliver outstanding commercial performance, which leads to growth and exceptional student experiences.

In the event that the role is not open, please see our application process details below.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.