School Finance Manager

Location: Qatar (school-based)Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a School Finance Manager to join one of our leading international schools in Qatar.We are looking for someone to oversee the school’s finance function, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and strategic alignment with Nord Anglia’s regional and group objectives. This role will work closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Regional Finance teams to support operational efficiency and commercial success across the school.The RoleWe seek an individual to join as a School Finance Manager, where your focus will be: Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the school, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Leading month-end and statutory accounts processes while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance. Overseeing procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships to ensure best value and service quality. Supporting the Principal and SLT with timely financial insights to inform strategic decision-making. Coordinating with regional finance, operations, and group teams on audits, Capex, and performance reviews. Promoting continuous improvement, staff development, and financial discipline within the school team.The Successful Candidate Will Possess Minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting or financial leadership, ideally within education or a service-based organisation. A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong financial planning, reporting, and process improvement experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, or similar accounting systems. A proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.About UsPlease see full job description hereNord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located across the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy, and The Juilliard School mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.By joining Nord Anglia Education, you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group, you will be joining an active network of like-minded professionals across the world.To applyOnline applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities 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.