Regional Finance Systems Specialist

International Schools Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Description

ISP Regional Finance Systems Specialist Role Profile – 1 Year Contract

Purpose of Role

Leading system implementation, effective operation of our core financial system, Oracle NetSuite, supporting integration processes to cross-functional teams. This role will be working across the group and closely with the regional finance system team for the timely roll-out of the system into the newly acquired schools. This role will be reporting to the Group Head of Financial Systems and is applicable to candidates located in Mexico and South America.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Finance System Implementation

• Lead implementation of Oracle NetSuite, with ISP operating model and group policy, specific country gaps and requirements, scoping documentation, specific school configurations, walk-through, UAT, user training, data migration, advance features, add-on implementation including localisation, tax compliance, document management, payment service, etc.
• Responsible for issue and resolution tracker.

Post System Administration and Maintenance

• Administration of user permissions and access, BAU support, and phases 2 rollouts.
• Monitor system performance, carry out functional troubleshooting on processes, technical troubleshooting on workflows and scripts debugging.
• Maintain regular maintenance, upgrades, and testing of core system, localisation, and 3rd party products.
• Identify improvements to ISP operating model and contribute to regional and group roadmap.

Integration

• Work with 3rd party integration teams or MIS team to design, test, and train on ISP integrations mainly on MIS system, payment service provider, banking suiteapp, expense suiteapp, etc.
• Monitor data integrity between systems, error handling, integration troubleshooting.
• Create technical specifications for API requests and responses; where applicable, develop or support APIs connection.

Portlet Customisation

• Develop standard set of advanced reports, dashboards, and publish in standard navigation portlet.
• Create standard set of advanced saved searches, records, and transaction types usage and process in navigation portlet.

Customisation

• Develop and implement Suiteflow and Suitescripts, and ability to develop or support SuiteTalk Webservices.
• Perform end-to-end testing, document steps and processes, user guides, and deployment.

Project Management

• Responsible for onboarding, SLM, localisation and tax compliance, finance system enhancement, and add-on projects.
• Participate in other financial related projects including MIS fees billing, payment service provider, and CRM.
• Cross-functional teams' collaborations and delivery management, steerco reporting.
• Ensure projects are completed on time as per targeted go-live.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Related finance and technology qualifications.
• Experienced with Oracle NetSuite implementation and administration. Familiar with advanced revenue management, multi-book, multi-currency, and multi-subsidiary structure, financial standards, and tax compliance.
• Experienced with SaaS VAT/WHT reporting, electronic documents, and digital statutory financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience in performing technical tasks including troubleshooting, requirement analysis, design specification, system customisation, integration solutions, and performance improvements.
• Experienced with integrated finance system with 3rd party applications and APIs.
• Ability to work cross-functional teams and experienced in stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English essential.

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development, and growth.
• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose, and Principles.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.