Commercial Finance Manager

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

OurRegional Office now has an exciting opportunity for a CommercialFinance Manager to join our fantastic team. This is a hybrid position, working a minimum of 2 days a week in the Barcelona Office.

About the role
As Commercial Finance Manager, you will play an important role in managing the region’sfinancial performance, focusing on profitability, growth, cost contention andrisk management.

Your primary responsibilities include:
1.) Supporting FP&A (Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and profitability analysis).
2.) Bridging the gap between Finance and Business Operations (collaborating with the schools’ Business Managers, the SCP Business Controlling Manager, and the SCP Finance Manager).
3.) Identify and/or assess business opportunities and ensure that business initiatives are financially viable and contribute to the overall growth and success of the company.
4.) Project Management support for expansion projects, acquisitions and post-merger integrations.

To view the full Job Description, please Click Here .

Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you will have multiple years' experience in a similar role, experiencein budgeting and forecasting with the ability to develop long-termfinancial plans and strongcommercial acumen and a proven track record of driving revenue growthand improving profitability. We would also expect excellentcommand of English and Spanish and stronganalytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

Benefits at Cognita
•23days of holidays, all public holidays
•Flexible remuneration platform
•Free schooling for employee's children at any of our Cognita Schools
•Professional Development
•Hybrid work system

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:Sun day22nd June 2025.

Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.