Global University Systems (GUS) is focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions– whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home – they’re joining a network of 80,000 students worldwide.
Position:
The purpose of the Financial Planning, Analysis & Operations Associate is to plan and manage departmental budget and spend, manage supplier & PO registration and reconciliation in collaboration with Finance teams, executive expense reimbursement process, and perform financial scenario planning.
The role will work collaboratively with a vibrant global team of business development professionals, third-party suppliers, marketers, and executive leaders to ensure the financial operation of the business is running efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
The Financial Planning specialist position sits on the departmental level leading in all areas of the financial aspects of the department. In this role, the person will have to operate numerous central finance processes, as well as design further departmental financial processes to enable fast growth of the department.
- Manage a team of finance administrators, who assist supplier registration, procurement & expense administration.
- Assist with budgets planning and keeping track of the budget consumption, by preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial management reports
- Participate in preparation of financial analysis including budget to actual variance analysis and forecasting (including cash)
- Prepares various financial analysis as directed by the Operations Manager
- Performs financial modelling and projections as assigned by Operations Manager
- Handle expense submissions for executive leadership
- Work collaboratively with the central Finance teams to have Pos raised, approved, and paid in a timely manner
- Manage the departmental spend against budget for headcount, incentives, marketing, and travel
- Report regularly to the departmental Chief Commercial Officer on budget consumption, financial position, and results of financial scenario modelling requests
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or a relevant discipline
- 6+ years of related experience in finance and accounting, preferably in high growth environment
- Experience working in offshore/distributed teams
- To be successful as a Financial Analyst, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
- Extensive experience with full cycle accounting and reporting under the standards mentioned above
- Have excellent financial modelling skills (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.) and generally strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Power BI knowledge is preferred but not required
- Analytical and critical thinking ability
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to tackle complex problems and break them down to simpler and easier targets
- Have solid experience with financial statements, external reporting, fixed assets
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be fluent in English
- Be a self-starter and team player
- High sense of urgency to provide high quality services and achieve
- Analyse financial data
- Forecast future earnings and expenses.
- Understand and apply contract provisions.
- Oversee Agent contracts
- Use and understand statistical modelling software and spreadsheets.
- Data visualization experience with PowerBI and/or MS Excel
Other information:
Please note this position is only available on our Consultancy Agreement.
We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. Please share your CV in English. We wish you every success.
GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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