• Application Deadline:
• Position: Director of Finance at Wellington College International



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• City Epe




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Position Overview

• Wellington College International Lagos is currently seeking to recruit a Director of Finance . He / She will work with  the Headmaster and WCIL Board to ensure exemplary financial leadership and management for the school, including oversight of external Service Level Agreements.


• The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and report to the Headmaster on a day-to-day basis. The Director of Finance will also be responsible for financial report to the WCIL Board of Governors, including the Operating Company.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Planning:

• Financial Strategy: Partner with the Head of School and the Board of Governors to develop and implement long-term financial strategies that support the school's educational vision and expansion plans.


• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process. Prepare comprehensive financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario models to ensure financial stability and sustainable growth.


• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Appraise and manage major capital projects, including campus development, infrastructure upgrades, and technology investments.

Accounting, Reporting & Control:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for the Board and executive leadership.


• Audit & Compliance: Act as the primary liaison for external and internal auditors. Ensure compliance with all national statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and international accounting standards.


• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and monitor robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the school’s assets and prevent fraud.

Commercial & Revenue Management:

• Fee Management: Oversee the tuition fee billing and collection process. Develop and enforce effective debt recovery policies while maintaining positive relationships with parents.


• Contract Negotiation: Manage and negotiate commercial contracts with external vendors, including catering, transport, facility management and maintenance, and IT service providers, ensuring maximum value for money.


• Ensure Service Level providers understand and deliver expected performance standards, responsibilities and costs.


• Alternative Revenue Generation: Identify and evaluate opportunities to maximize non-fee income, such as facility rentals, summer programs, or sponsorships.

Risk Management & Governance:

• Risk Assessment: Maintain the school’s risk register. Identify financial, operational, and legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.


• Insurance: Oversee the school’s insurance portfolio, ensuring adequate coverage for the estate, staff, students, and liabilities.


• Payroll & Benefits: Oversee the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all academic and non-academic staff, including the management of expatriate benefits and tax structuring.

Requirements

Education & Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.


• A recognized professional accounting qualification is mandatory (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CIMA).

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive school financial management experience, with at least 3–5 years' operating at a senior leadership level


• Prior experience working as a Bursar within the education sector (specifically premium or international schools) is highly desirable.


• Proven track record in managing complex budgets, cash flow, and driving commercial negotiations.


• Experience managing cross-functional teams and presenting financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders, such as a Board of Governors.

Core Competencies:

• High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the tact to handle sensitive fee-related discussions with parents.


• Strong proficiency in modern financial management software and ERP systems.


• Impeccable integrity, ethical standards, and cultural sensitivity.