Are you an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset?
Our Partner, The British International School Budapest, part of Nord Anglia Education, is looking for a dynamic and proactive Finance Manager to lead their Finance Department and support the school's continued success.
In this role, you will take responsibility for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and the effective management of resources. Leading a team of four finance professionals, you will work closely with the Principal and school leadership, providing strategic financial guidance and driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across all finance functions.
If you would like to become part of a leading international school community and contribute to its strategic development through effective financial leadership, apply now for the following position:
FINANCE MANAGER
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Finance Team, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability
- Oversee all accounting and bookkeeping activities in compliance with Hungarian accounting standards
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
- Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Manage internal and external audit processes
- Monitor financial controls, risks, and reporting accuracy
- Oversee cash flow management and banking relationships
- Support ERP system enhancements and financial process improvements
- Prepare financial presentations and business reviews for school leadership
- Collaborate with colleagues across the school and Nord Anglia Education's wider European Finance Community
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to Nord Anglia Education Group
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in finance, accounting, auditing, or a similar role
- Previous team leadership and people management experience
- Fluent written and spoken English and Hungarian
- Clear Police Clearance Certificate
- Strong knowledge of Hungarian accounting standards and taxation
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system skills
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities
Advantage:
- IFRS expertise
- Experience within an international organisation
Why Join Their Team?:
- A dynamic and multicultural environment. Collaboration with regional and global teams across Nord Anglia Education
- Long-term career opportunity and professional developement within a global education organisation
- Free access to the school’s fitness room
- Free parking
- Employee lunch provided during school working days
- TELUS employee support program (providing support for emotional and psychological issues, legal and financial advice, health, and well-being support)
Start Date:
- 4th January 2027
Location:
- III.district, Budapest, Hungary
Safeguarding:
- The British International School Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, background checks, and child protection screening consistent with safer recruitment practices.
How to Apply:
Please send us your professional CV, including relevant experience, along with a motivation letter explaining your interest in the role by clicking the “Apply” button below.
What Happens After You Apply?
Your application will be forwarded directly to our Partner. If your profile matches their requirements, their recruitment team will contact you regarding the next steps of the selection process.
