Finance Manager
International School of Curitiba | Curitiba - PR | Presencial
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Finance Manager to join our Finance & Operations team.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager will lead the school's budgeting, financial planning, procurement, and contract management functions, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial control, and operational efficiency.
The role acts as a business partner to school leaders and budget owners, providing financial insights and guidance to support informed decisions and the responsible management of institutional resources.
The Finance Manager will also lead the Purchasing Team and Budget & Planning Analysts, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Faixa salarial
A combinar
Regime de contratação
CLT
Benefícios
Benefits
- Flex Benefit Card (CAJU) of R$1,089.18/month;
- Local Health and Dental Plan is provided at no cost to the employee and dependent children up to 18 years old, with no discounts and no copay.
- Life Insurance;
- Subsidized Lunch: Employees pay BRL 3,30 per working day; the remaining cost is subsidized by the school;
- Transportation Voucher (according to the Brazilian Law) or Free Parking Lot;
- 100% Educational Assistance for employees’ children (up to 2 children at ISC, according to ISC policy);
- Two Personal Days per School Year (Paid Time Off);
- Employee Assistance Program (My ISC Support): psychological, financial, legal, social services, and nutrition support
- Employee Quiet Room;
- Lactation Room;
- On-Campus Gym;
- 10% Discount in our Wildcat Cafe;
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Contract Management
Financial Governance & Reporting
Leadership & Business Partnership
In this role, the Finance Manager will be responsible for leading the school's procurement, budgeting, and financial governance practices in support of ISC's mission and Modern Learning approach. Key responsibilities include:Budget Planning & Financial Management
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor the execution of operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) budgets.
- Oversee financial forecasts, budget variance analyses, and expenditure projections.
- Provide budget owners with financial insights and guidance on resource allocation and spending priorities.
- Monitor budget commitments and ensure compliance with established approval policies.
- Support financial planning and cost monitoring for major institutional and infrastructure projects.
- Lead the school's centralized procurement function, ensuring efficient, transparent, and cost-effective purchasing processes.
- Oversee supplier selection, negotiations, supplier performance, and purchasing policies.
- Ensure appropriate procurement controls, approval workflows, and compliance with institutional procedures.
- Oversee institutional contract management, including documentation, renewal schedules, and financial commitments.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, optimize costs, and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Ensure effective financial controls and appropriate budget management practices across the institution.
- Oversee procurement and budget-related processes within the ERP system, promoting accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
- Coordinate with the Controller to ensure proper integration between purchasing, financial documentation, and payment processes.
- Provide financial reports, forecasts, and management insights to support institutional planning and leadership decisions.
- Monitor key indicators related to budget execution, procurement efficiency, and financial performance.
- Lead, develop, and manage the Purchasing Team and Budget & Planning Analysts, establishing clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
- Partner with the Director of Finance & Operations, Controller, school leaders, and budget owners to support financial and operational decisions.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and a service-oriented approach across the Finance & Operations team.
- Drive process improvements and the effective use of financial systems and technology.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, candidates should bring the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Significant experience in financial management, budgeting, financial planning, and procurement.
- Previous experience leading teams and managing cross-functional processes.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial management tools.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.
- Experience in international organizations, educational institutions, or complex service-oriented environments is an asset.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Controllership, or Business Management is an asset.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a professional who brings strong financial expertise, a genuine commitment to the school's mission, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates strong financial judgment, analytical thinking, and a commitment to responsible resource management.
- Builds trusted relationships and works effectively with diverse stakeholders across the school.
- Takes ownership, communicates clearly, and navigates complex situations with sound judgment and adaptability.
- Thinks systemically and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and resource allocation.
- Leads with accountability, develops others, and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Values diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding.
- Communicates confidently in English and demonstrates a growth mindset and willingness to learn.
- Embodies ISC's commitment to Character & Citizenship and the qualities of an Ideal Team Player: hungry, humble, and people smart.
The International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school and a diverse, multicultural community where people come together to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
At ISC, we believe that our people are at the heart of our community. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported, while having opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Collaboration, meaningful relationships, continuous learning, and a genuine sense of belonging are an important part of the experience of working at ISC.
We are inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player and value people who are humble, hungry, and people smart, individuals who care about others, take ownership, embrace challenges, and are eager to contribute to a strong and collaborative community.
We are inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player and value people who are humble, hungry, and people smart, individuals who care about others, take ownership, embrace challenges, and are eager to contribute to a strong and collaborative community.
Our vision, Teaching for the Future, and our mission, Everyone Learning Everywhere, reflect our commitment to continuous growth and learning. They shape not only what we do, but how we work together: with curiosity, purpose, openness, and a belief that there is always something new to learn and someone from whom we can learn.
Working at ISC means being part of a community that cares about people, values different perspectives, and grows together.
Working at ISC means being part of a community that cares about people, values different perspectives, and grows together.
*Ao se candidatar você concorda com a Política de Privacidade
Finance Manager
International School of Curitiba | Curitiba - PR | Presencial
Descrição da vaga
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Finance Manager to join our Finance & Operations team.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager will lead the school's budgeting, financial planning, procurement, and contract management functions, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial control, and operational efficiency.
The role acts as a business partner to school leaders and budget owners, providing financial insights and guidance to support informed decisions and the responsible management of institutional resources.
The Finance Manager will also lead the Purchasing Team and Budget & Planning Analysts, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsabilidades e atribuições
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Contract Management
Financial Governance & Reporting
Leadership & Business Partnership
In this role, the Finance Manager will be responsible for leading the school's procurement, budgeting, and financial governance practices in support of ISC's mission and Modern Learning approach. Key responsibilities include:Budget Planning & Financial Management
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor the execution of operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) budgets.
- Oversee financial forecasts, budget variance analyses, and expenditure projections.
- Provide budget owners with financial insights and guidance on resource allocation and spending priorities.
- Monitor budget commitments and ensure compliance with established approval policies.
- Support financial planning and cost monitoring for major institutional and infrastructure projects.
- Lead the school's centralized procurement function, ensuring efficient, transparent, and cost-effective purchasing processes.
- Oversee supplier selection, negotiations, supplier performance, and purchasing policies.
- Ensure appropriate procurement controls, approval workflows, and compliance with institutional procedures.
- Oversee institutional contract management, including documentation, renewal schedules, and financial commitments.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, optimize costs, and strengthen supplier relationships.
- Ensure effective financial controls and appropriate budget management practices across the institution.
- Oversee procurement and budget-related processes within the ERP system, promoting accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
- Coordinate with the Controller to ensure proper integration between purchasing, financial documentation, and payment processes.
- Provide financial reports, forecasts, and management insights to support institutional planning and leadership decisions.
- Monitor key indicators related to budget execution, procurement efficiency, and financial performance.
- Lead, develop, and manage the Purchasing Team and Budget & Planning Analysts, establishing clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
- Partner with the Director of Finance & Operations, Controller, school leaders, and budget owners to support financial and operational decisions.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and a service-oriented approach across the Finance & Operations team.
- Drive process improvements and the effective use of financial systems and technology.
Requisitos e qualificações
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful in this role, candidates should bring the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Significant experience in financial management, budgeting, financial planning, and procurement.
- Previous experience leading teams and managing cross-functional processes.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial management tools.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.
- Experience in international organizations, educational institutions, or complex service-oriented environments is an asset.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Controllership, or Business Management is an asset.
Requisitos desejáveis
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a professional who brings strong financial expertise, a genuine commitment to the school's mission, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates strong financial judgment, analytical thinking, and a commitment to responsible resource management.
- Builds trusted relationships and works effectively with diverse stakeholders across the school.
- Takes ownership, communicates clearly, and navigates complex situations with sound judgment and adaptability.
- Thinks systemically and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and resource allocation.
- Leads with accountability, develops others, and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Values diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding.
- Communicates confidently in English and demonstrates a growth mindset and willingness to learn.
- Embodies ISC's commitment to Character & Citizenship and the qualities of an Ideal Team Player: hungry, humble, and people smart.
*Ao se candidatar você concorda com a Política de Privacidade
*Ao se candidatar você concorda com a Política de Privacidade
Faixa salarial
A combinar
Regime de contratação
CLT
Benefícios
Benefits
- Flex Benefit Card (CAJU) of R$1,089.18/month;
- Local Health and Dental Plan is provided at no cost to the employee and dependent children up to 18 years old, with no discounts and no copay.
- Life Insurance;
- Subsidized Lunch: Employees pay BRL 3,30 per working day; the remaining cost is subsidized by the school;
- Transportation Voucher (according to the Brazilian Law) or Free Parking Lot;
- 100% Educational Assistance for employees’ children (up to 2 children at ISC, according to ISC policy);
- Two Personal Days per School Year (Paid Time Off);
- Employee Assistance Program (My ISC Support): psychological, financial, legal, social services, and nutrition support
- Employee Quiet Room;
- Lactation Room;
- On-Campus Gym;
- 10% Discount in our Wildcat Cafe;
Sobre a empresa
The International School of Curitiba (ISC) is a non-profit international school and a diverse, multicultural community where people come together to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
At ISC, we believe that our people are at the heart of our community. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported, while having opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Collaboration, meaningful relationships, continuous learning, and a genuine sense of belonging are an important part of the experience of working at ISC.
We are inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player and value people who are humble, hungry, and people smart, individuals who care about others, take ownership, embrace challenges, and are eager to contribute to a strong and collaborative community.
We are inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s Ideal Team Player and value people who are humble, hungry, and people smart, individuals who care about others, take ownership, embrace challenges, and are eager to contribute to a strong and collaborative community.
Our vision, Teaching for the Future, and our mission, Everyone Learning Everywhere, reflect our commitment to continuous growth and learning. They shape not only what we do, but how we work together: with curiosity, purpose, openness, and a belief that there is always something new to learn and someone from whom we can learn.
Working at ISC means being part of a community that cares about people, values different perspectives, and grows together.
Working at ISC means being part of a community that cares about people, values different perspectives, and grows together.