Senior Manager, Finance

3 weeks ago

Singapore Cognita Schools Full time

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Finance - SAIS role at Cognita Schools

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school's outstanding faculty comprises more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, recruited through a competitive process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy and excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Finance to join our Finance team.

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Finance is a key member of the Finance & Operations leadership team. This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for the school's financial operations, planning, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to partner with academic and business leaders to ensure effective stewardship of resources and support the school's long-term goals.

Responsibilities
  • Think strategically while managing day-to-day operational finance.
  • Engage stakeholders and present clearly to non-financial audiences.
  • Demonstrate a passion for education and alignment with Stamford Values — Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity, and Compassion.
Qualifications
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including managerial experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and local regulations.
  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, or similar ERP/BI tools).
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and hands-on with strong planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Additional Information

Please note: Click the link for the full job description. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all references and background checks as required by Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

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