Nord Anglia Education

Controller

• Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, responsibilities will include external and internal financial reporting, maintaining accurate accounting ledgers, internal controls and audits, and managing the shared accounting services for the region.
• Be the primary interface with external auditors for management of interim and year end testing procedures and deliverables for both US and Latin American schools.
• Primary interface with the Group finance teams.
• Driving best practice and supporting with finance and accounting expertise for the region.
• Responsible for clustered, shared services, SLA targets performing general accounting, purchasing and receivable processes.
• Knowledgeable and responsive to the business needs and wants, with the ability to adapt accounting policies, procedures and financial reporting systems as required.
• Lead the reporting deliverables for the region.
• Continuously improve the financial close process and reduce reliance on manual and inefficient processes across the schools.
• Work on internal controls to make improvements and reduce risks.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams (i.e. Regional HR / Regional IT) to understand requirements for finance and vice versa.
• Business strategy and planning on the accounting considerations of potential contracts/ transactions.
• Responsibility to review the month end, quarter end and year end accounts of the schools, ensuring monthly accounts are prepared on a timely basis in compliance of accounting policies and procedures of Nord Anglia Education.
• Interpret, review and approve monthly journals.
• Manage the external audit, ensuring our schools are audit ready and come through the annual audit cycle successfully with a clean bill of health.
• Review of month end balance sheet identifying reasons for movements and month on month variances ensuring significant balance sheet movements are well explained and documented.
• Ensure all reporting deliverables are sent on time, reviewed, accurate and in the correct format for month end, quarterly and year end reporting packs.
• Leading compliance of new schools accounting with group accounting policies.
• Responsibility for the accounting and filing of any regional holding or dormant companies.
• Leading on Opening Balance sheet work with new acquisitions.
• Work with Group FC to align, enhance and standardize financial reports and to develop and implement financial and commercial processes and systems that are consistent, robust, auditable and secure.
• Encourage Best Practice processes across the region and work with schools and Group FC to improve efficiency of month end closing with a target reporting deadlines.
• Manage the region’s Design Reference Group (DRG) of Finance System experts to share best practices, draw out effective and efficient process improvements, recommend and drive system improvements.
• Interpret financial; transactions, contracts or events along with Group FC providing appropriate analysis for accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial and compliance controls.
• Work with the Group Controls Officer to help implement internal controls with respect to the Region’s financial reporting while managing continuous improvements of our internal control environment in the schools using the controls platform.
• Manage clustering and shared services with clear SLA targets that drives effective, efficient processes.
• Provision of financial control support to the school finance teams.
• Support the Regional Financial Director.
• Responsible for the daily management of the financial accounting team.
• Lead financial reporting and shared services recruitment, development, and performance of the team to ensure high levels of employee engagement and loyalty.
• Work to maximize effectiveness of the finance function while building for the future and aiming for the best people, in the right roles, in the right structure.
• Actively developing the teams’ skillsets through performance management and personal development plans.
• Be prepared to act as coach and mentor to colleagues both inside as well as outside the finance function.

Regional Financial Controller

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Responsible for all month end and statutory accounts for both legal entities.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial and compliance controls and leading on our Group component and local statutory audits.
• Responsible for Capex reporting, Weekly KPI and Cash collection reports.
• Prepare for and manage the annual financial audits, liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and present management accounts, financial statements, and reports to the senior leadership team and governors.
• Responsible for all budgeting, forecasting and cash flows across the two colleges.
• Responsible for the short- and longer-term planning of the school including financial scenarios, real estate planning and working with Regional colleagues on school strategy.
• Implement and monitor financial controls to safeguard the school's assets.
• Responsible for ensuring local tax compliance.
• Manage the procurement of goods and services, ensuring best value for money.
• Oversee contracts and agreements with suppliers and service providers.
• Providing accurate and timely information to internal stakeholders such as School Principals and budget holders ensuring costs are maintained and effectively utilised across campuses.
• Facilitating responses for our central Tax, Legal and Treasury teams on data collection points for the two schools.
• Liaise with parents, staff, and external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Attend and present at Regional financial meetings, providing clear and concise financial updates.
• Work with our Operations teams on our key activities such as Catering, Cleaning, Building Management to ensure appropriate procurement procedures in place across campuses and meeting with major supplies to ensure delivering against contractual expectations.
• Establishing an AP team who proactively manage vendor invoices and payments, Including the installation of software to enhance efficiencies (OCR software etc).
• Developing an AR Team across campuses that prioritise cash collection and drive high standards of customer core.
• Prioritise performance management and team development, identifying training needs, retain and ensure great employee engagement.
• Identify and implement appropriate process improvements to optimise all finance processes.
• Maintain awareness of all legal and regulatory changes and ensure that processes, policies and systems are updated accordingly.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and timely payment of salaries.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, company law, local law, and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain and improve the school's financial accounting systems.

Finance Director

Accounting Manager

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate classification of accounts.
• Reconcile complex accounts and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with auditors to support external audit processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and notes to the accounts.
• Review journal entries and ensure proper documentation and approval.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manages and provides leadership and mentorship to a team of accounting professionals
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the financial services department.
• Identify training and development needs and provide opportunities for professional growth.
• Responsibility for preparation and filing of all centrally managed statutory accounts.
• Responsibility of managing team reviewing monthly and quarterly journal entries for all 11 US schools.
• Responsibility for review and integrity of business unit (school) statutory accounts.
• Responsibility for the accounting of any holding or dormant companies
• Leading on Opening Balance sheet work with new acquisitions.
• Analysis of month end balance sheet identifying reasons for movements and variances to budget/forecast.
• Responsibilities for managing the team recording accounts receivable journal entries for 11 schools.
• Responsibilities for the team managing the accounts payable process, making payments to suppliers and journal entries for 11 schools.
• Streamlining the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, to create more efficiencies.
• Reporting on Service Level Agreements to schools.
• Responsibility for preparation of the Company Annual and Interim Reports US GAAP and IFRS including full interaction with external audit teams.
• Drives Compliance with NAE Accounting Policy | DOA
• GAAP & IFRS Compliance
• Ensuring compliance of accounting policies and procedures within business units.
• Liaison with Schools on Controls Framework and serves as the primary Group Accounting Contact.
• Leading compliance of new schools accounting with group accounting policies.
• Work with Group FC to align and enhance and standardise financial reports
• Ensure all reporting deliverables are sent on time and in the correct format for both month end, actual and quarterly reporting.

Shared Services Accounting Manager

Director

• Providing a world class, safe, happy environment for children
• Thriving and learning

High School Assistant Director

• Overseeing the financial operations of the school
• Managing budgets and financial reports
• Collaborating with leadership to ensure financial sustainability

Director of Finance

Operations

• Leading the delivery of the new theatre build: acting as Project Lead from planning through to completion, managing contractors, stakeholders, timelines, and budgets in close coordination with the Regional Project Manager and Project Director Europe.
• Overseeing all facilities management functions, including line managing the Facilities and Health and Safety Manager and maintaining building compliance, safety, and service standards throughout the construction period.
• Developing and implementing a campus mobility strategy: reviewing student transport routes, planning new drop-off points to accommodate reduced parking during the build, and ensuring a robust Drop-Off and Pick-Up Safety Plan is in place for all vehicle movements on and around the school site.
• Building and embedding a positive health and safety culture across academic, administrative, and maintenance teams, and ensuring full compliance with Irish H&S and environmental legislation.
• Managing operational and project budgets, including reporting, forecasting, and identifying cost efficiencies, and ensuring all procurement is robust and compliant.
• Serving as the primary liaison with landlords, local authorities, planning bodies, and external contractors on all operational and development matters.
• Ensuring comprehensive handover documentation is in place at contract end, leaving robust systems and plans for the school to build on.

Campus Development and Operations Manager

• Oversee daily residential life operations
• Support student activities and well-being
• Work closely with faculty and staff to promote a positive environment

Assistant Director, Residential Life

IT Support

• Provide IT support for all school devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Install, configure, and maintain software on desktops, laptops, and tablets
• Arrange and coordinate hardware warranty repairs where required
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Conduct regular surveys of IT equipment and infrastructure
• Work with external suppliers and contractors on technical projects
• Ensure compliance with software and hardware licensing agreements

IT Technician

• Support the preparation, review, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Review monthly journals and supporting schedules for completeness and compliance with Group accounting policies.
• Assist in reviewing balance sheet movements and variances, ensuring appropriate explanations and documentation are prepared.
• Ensure reporting deliverables are submitted accurately and on time in accordance with Group timelines and formats.
• Support the implementation of Group accounting policies within entities, including assistance during onboarding of newly acquired entities.
• Coordinate audit requests and documentation for external auditors under the supervision of the Regional Finance Director.
• Support interim and year-end audit processes, including preparation of schedules, responses to audit queries, and follow-up actions.
• Assist with statutory reporting and compliance requirements for Group entities, where applicable.
• Support the maintenance and documentation of internal financial controls related to financial reporting.
• Assist with control testing, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up in line with Group requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the financial close and reporting cycle and support their implementation.
• Work within existing finance systems and reporting tools to support accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Operations teams as needed to support finance reporting requirements.
• Participate in finance systems and reporting initiatives as directed.
• Support the broader finance team by sharing technical knowledge and reporting best practices.
• Participate in training and development activities related to accounting standards, systems, and internal controls.

Financial Reporting Manager

Security Engineer

• Ensure safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and school property
• Monitor CCTV systems and supervise security guards
• Control campus entry and exit procedures
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments
• Implement and monitor fire safety and emergency protocols
• Lead evacuation, lockdown, and disaster management drills
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety regulations
• Monitor boarding security and after-school safety
• Maintain discipline and ensure adherence to campus safety policies

Security and Safety Officer

Accountant

• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with the finance team and other departments

Assistant Accountant

Human Resources

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department
• Hands-on experience across HR processes, projects, and events

Human Resources Admin Assistant

Communications

• Lead and execute The Village School’s internal and external communications strategy.
• Oversee internal communications, school-wide newsletters, website management, event communications, and social media account management.
• Work in close collaboration with the Marketing Manager to align messaging with broader marketing initiatives, enrollment strategies, and brand positioning.
• Maintain a strong focus on community engagement and storytelling for current families, faculty, staff, and prospective families.

Communications Manager

• Committed to providing educational experiences
• Holistically emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth

Director of Student Services

Administration

• Responsible for managing the school’s administrative operations
• Oversee facilities, transport, security, and housekeeping
• Manage vendors, procurement, and administrative budgets
• Supervise administrative and support staff
• Ensure campus safety, compliance, and documentation
• Support school leadership during audits, events, and inspections