Business Manager

Job title:

Business Manager

Company:

Nord Anglia Education

Job description

Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.
At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.
As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow’s leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we’ll create a truly transformative learning experience.JOB PURPOSEThe Business Manager at Hamelin International School of Barcelona plays a pivotal role in integrating the core business functions – Finance and Operations – into a unified, strategic support system for the school’s educational mission. Although this role does not include direct line management responsibilities, it requires high-level collaboration, influence, and coordination with key department leads.The Business Manager acts as a strategic business partner to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), overseeing planning cycles, aligning departmental goals, ensuring sound budgetary management, and driving operational efficiencies. This individual is responsible for consolidating business intelligence and providing structured, data-driven insights to guide school-wide decisions and priorities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Strategic Business Coordination

• Align Finance and Operations under a cohesive business strategy that supports the school’s educational objectives.
• Partner with SLT in defining annual business goals, budgets, and operational plans.
• Ensure that non-academic departments contribute meaningfully and efficiently to the overall vision and priorities of the school.

2. Budget Management and Financial Support

• Coordinate all budgeting processes across functions, ensuring all department inputs are accurate and aligned with business needs and expected targets.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to develop forecasts, financial models, and risk assessments.
• Support the Principal in preparing and presenting budget justifications and resource plans to regional stakeholders.

3. Process Integration and Continuous Improvement

• Map, review, and optimise business processes across Finance and Operations to eliminate silos and inefficiencies.
• Promote consistent standards and calendar alignment across departments.
• Drive the use of business systems and data to support decision-making and accountability.

4. Risk, Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with group policies, local legislation, and sector-specific requirements across operational domains.
• Coordinate risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies across departments.
• Ensure continuity plans and compliance measures are regularly reviewed and implemented.

5. Operational Support and Vendor Oversight

• Collaborate with department leads to oversee facility, service, and vendor management activities.
• Monitor SLAs, procurement processes, and contractual compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness and service quality through consolidated planning.

6. HR and Workforce Planning Support

• Partner with the HR Manager to ensure that staffing plans, payroll projections, and recruitment needs align with budget forecasts.
• Support role structuring and workforce analysis to improve team performance and cost-efficiency.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance development and compliance.

7. Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and present clear, insightful business reports and dashboards to the Principal and SLT.
• Serve as a liaison with regional business units, ensuring local reporting aligns with group requirements.
• Communicate business decisions and processes clearly to stakeholders across functions.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONSQualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or related field (mandatory)

• Postgraduate business qualification (MBA or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in business planning, financial oversight, or operations coordination
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and/or Operations
• Background in education, services, or regulated environments is desirable

Skills & Knowledge

• High-level proficiency in budgeting, financial modelling, and operational planning
• Strong project and process management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (Spanish/Catalan highly valued)
• Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Competent in ERP, financial planning tools, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Right to work in Spain
• Spanish & English is a must.
• Successful completion of safeguarding and criminal background checks
• Commitment to the wellbeing and safety of students

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:56:07 GMT

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