Finance Business Partner

International Schools Partnership Limited is seeking a finance professional to support a portfolio of K–12 private schools. The role partners with school leaders to provide financial insights, lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance, strengthen financial controls, and improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance partner to a portfolio of schools, building trusted relationships with school leaders and staff
• Translate financial data into actionable insights to support decision-making
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, and guide stakeholders toward solutions
• Lead annual budgeting processes for assigned schools, partnering closely with school leadership
• Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts (revenue, enrollment, expenses, and cash flow)
• Perform monthly close variance analysis, clearly explaining performance vs. budget and forecast
• Monitor key drivers such as enrollment, tuition revenue, program margin, and staffing costs
• Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to organizational policies
• Support schools in tracking progress toward financial targets and operational goals
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Address parent billing inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Collaborate with school operations and administrative staff on financial matters
• Provide financial education and guidance to non-finance stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or related roles
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, analysis, and reporting
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to connect financial insights to broader business objectives
• Clear, concise communicator who can simplify complex topics
• Experience supporting multi-site operations (education, healthcare, retail, etc.)
• Familiarity with tuition-based or enrollment-driven business models
• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders