School Business Manager

Inspired Education Group; Palmela; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional development program

Mobility across the group

Resumo da oferta

Inspired Education Group in Palmela, Portugal, is seeking a School Business and Enrichment Manager to lead non-tuition revenue, profitability and school-level financial controls. You will oversee business planning, financial analysis, and the management of ECAs, trips and camps, while supervising the ECA Coordinator.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive billing accuracy, debt management, procurement controls and data integrity across systems, with a focus on operational efficiency and

Qualificações

• Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering (or equivalent) with background in business management, financial control, or procurement.
• Experience managing billing controls, debt follow-up, and central finance/procurement workflows.
• Experience managing staff and in education, camps, hospitality, or service industries.
• Advanced Excel/Airtable skills with confidence using database systems to analyze data and build reports.
• Strong written and verbal English and Portuguese communication.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage annual business plans, revenue, and participation targets for ECAs, trips, and camps.
• Line-manage the ECA Coordinator, ensuring bookings, enrolments, and paperwork are on time.
• Review activity costings, capacities, and profit margins to improve financial contributions.
• Own the school-level charging process for non-tuition services like catering, transport, and exams.
• Maintain consistent student records and billing codes across software systems and Head Office.
• Track overdue accounts, issue reminders, and follow up on payment plans.
• Coordinate school purchasing calendars, check budget availability, and flag overspend risks.
• Oversee documentation controls for training expenses, school cards, and petty cash.
• Review transport route utilization and data to propose revenue opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.

Conhecimentos

English and Portuguese fluency

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Billing & debt follow-up

Formação académica

Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering (or equivalent)

Ferramentas

Excel

Airtable

iSAMS

SOCS

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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School Business Manager

Location: Palmela, PT

Date: 28 Sept 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The School Business and Enrichment Manager is a finance-driven and analytical role accountable for growing non-tuition revenue, improving profitability and maintaining effective school-level financial controls. The role leads the business planning, financial analysis and organisational oversight of ECAs, trips and camps, line-manages the ECA Coordinator, and ensures accurate local billing information and effective school-level debt follow-through.

Reporting to the Executive Head and Head Office, the postholder manages procurement administration and supports expenditure checks. They analyse financial and operational data, identify trends and risks, and provide clear reporting and evidence-based recommendations, taking ownership of detailed checking, administration and follow-through within agreed authority and Inspired policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Planning: Own and manage annual business plans, revenue, and participation targets for ECAs, trips, and camps.
• Team Management: Line-manage the ECA Coordinator, ensuring all bookings, enrolments, and provider paperwork are done on time.
• Financial Analysis: Review activity costings, capacities, and profit margins to improve financial contributions without losing quality.
• Billing Accuracy: Own the school-level charging process for all non-tuition services like catering, transport, and exams.
• Data Integration: Maintain consistent student records and billing codes across all software systems and Head Office.
• Debt Management: Track overdue accounts, issue reminders, and follow up on authorized payment plans.
• Procurement Control: Coordinate school purchasing calendars, check budget availability, and flag overspend risks.
• Expense Supervision: Oversee documentation controls for training expenses, school cards, and petty cash.
• Transport Optimization: Review route utilization and family data to propose opportunities for transport revenue growth.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor service levels and contract compliance for third-party providers like catering and transport.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Education & Experience: Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering (or equivalent) with a background in business management, financial control, or procurement.
• Financial & Billing Skills: Proven experience managing billing controls, debt follow-up, and central finance/procurement workflows.
• Team & Service Leadership: Experience managing staff and a desirable background in education, camps, hospitality, or service industries.
• Data & Tech Proficiency: Advanced Excel/Airtable skills with confidence using database systems ("e.g., iSAMS, SOCS, ERPs") to analyze data and build reports.
• Process Improvement: Strong ability to spot data inconsistencies, evaluate supplier performance, and work with IT/Head Office to fix process weaknesses.
• Languages: Business fluency in both English and Portuguese, including strong written communication skills.
• Communication & Discretion: Clear, professional communication style with strict discretion when handling sensitive family financial information.
• Personal Attributes: High attention to detail, independent problem-solving skills, and the confidence to challenge discrepancies or elevate issues.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.