Finance Manager / Finance Assistant
Rome| International Education | PE-Backed Business Our client is a private equity-backed international education business developing and operating premium schools across international markets. As part of its continued growth, the business is preparing to open a new school in Rome and is looking to appoint an Finance Manager/ Finance Assistant to support the Director of Finance & Operations during the pre-opening phase and beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to join a growing education business at an important stage of its development. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in establishing robust financial and administrative processes, supporting the opening of the school and helping to build the systems that will underpin its long-term operations.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Assistant Bursar will provide broad financial administration and operational support across the school.
The role will suit someone who is highly organised, numerate and detail-oriented,



with the confidence to work independently and the flexibility to take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities in a developing organisation.
Financial administration
Process supplier invoices, staff expenses and purchasing documentation.
Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
Prepare financial information for management review, audits and compliance.
Manage daily cash receipts, banking and petty cash.
Budgeting & reporting
Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
Assist with annual budget preparation and ongoing budget monitoring.
Identify and report variances and support the DFO with financial analysis.
Maintain supplier records and support supplier vetting.
Obtain and review quotations and assist with contracts and procurement processes.
Student billing & credit control
Manage student billing, fee statements, payment plans and refund

📌 Junior Financieel Assistent (Italia)
🏢 Morgan Mckinley
📍 Italia