Bridge International Academies is the world’s largest chain of primary and pre-primary schools bringing world-class education to the poorest of the poor, democratizing the right to succeed.
Bridge leverages research, technology, and data analysis in order to standardize and scale the entire lifecycle of high-quality education delivery and to drive c...
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We are seeking a Finance Officer who will work closely with the Director, Finance to refine how Bridge International Academies approaches financial budgeting, projections, and forecasting.
The Finance Officer will also help senior executives identify key performance indicators in the business, highlight how the Company can improve operational execution across all divisions, and prepare materials for the Board of Directors highlighting the Company’s strategic and financial direction.
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain financial analyses that forecast/project Bridge International Academies’ operational and financial performance.
Work with department heads and senior executives to refine budgeting across the Company.
Continuously work with department heads to identify and evaluate key performance indicators.
Work with the Finance Department to ensure that historical/actual performance is correctly captured and in-sync with the Finance Associate’s work.
Assist senior executives with preparing materials for the Board of Directors and investors.
Think strategically and proactively about Bridge International Academies’ financial direction.
Requirements
At least two years of post-undergraduate, full time work experience in investment banking or corporate finance; should be used to highly rigorous, complex financial analysis.
Undergraduate degree from a top university with exemplary academic achievements; ideally in economics, business, accounting, and/or finance.
Very experienced working with Microsoft Excel andPowerpoint.
Experience working closely with a company to build financial and operating models at a deep level, particularly on a multi-country level.
Extraordinary attention to detail and highly driven, ambitious attitude towards work.
Strategic financial thinker with an eye for identifying metrics that matter for a business.