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Finance Director (Education)

Bangkok Permanent THB180,000 - THB200,000 per month (THB2,160,000 - THB2,400,000 per year) View Job Description
As a Finance Director in Bangkok, you will join the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the school.
  • Lead finance strategy and operations for a growing international school
  • Oversee major capital projects and partner directly with senior leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international education institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence and long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, partnering closely with the Headmaster and Board of Directors on financial and business matters.
  • Lead and oversee the Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, and School Shop functions.
  • Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, long-range financial plans, and cash flow projections.
  • Deliver monthly management reporting and provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Drive financial governance through the implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax management, and audit readiness.
  • Lead procurement governance and support supplier relationship management to achieve operational and financial objectives.
  • Provide financial oversight and business case analysis for capital expenditure and strategic investment projects.
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
  • Mentor and develop finance and support-function teams while fostering collaboration across the wider organization.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Finance Director' should have:

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of combined professional and management experience within finance and accounting.
  • Proven experience as a Finance Director, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership position within a medium-to-large organization.
  • Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting expertise.
  • Hands-on experience working with ERP systems and managing end-to-end finance operations.
  • Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to engage confidently with international stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities, with strong presentation and reporting skills.

What's on Offer

  • Insurance.
  • Provident Fund.



Apply to discuss this Finance Director role in Bangkok.

Contact
Poy Arthornchaikul
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142515
Phone number
+66 2 013 5102

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Director / CFO
What is your area of specialisation?
Not For Profit
Location
Bangkok
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Poy Arthornchaikul
Consultant phone
+66 2 013 5102
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142515

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