Responsibilities – This person will work with the senior management team in Esol as well as coordinate finance activities in the group’s schools in the following areas
School support
1) Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss and cashflow by school/group – actuals vs. budget and forecasts
2) Support month-end close process
3) Oversee creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting
4) Review and support development of budgets for each of the schools in the group5) Support preparation, management, and delivery of requirements to external audits
Central role within Esol Education HQ
1) Review/ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial processes including oversight of procurement spending and business expenses and reimbursements
2) Develop Esol Education central budget and manage reporting of actuals and monthly close against this budget
3) Develop integrated budgets / forecasts for Esol aligned with school budgets4) Support business development in developing financial models for new projects – both internal and external – and assess the implications on investment requirements, financing, and near and long-term financial performance