Finance and Operations Manager

About the role

Britannica International School Budapest is looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager to lead the business side of the school. Reporting to the Principal, the role covers finance, facilities, suppliers, HR and operations, and sets up the controls, policies and processes the school needs to grow. The working pattern follows the school-year calendar, with presence required during key holiday periods for maintenance and year-end and budget work.

Key responsibilities

• Design and run the school's financial controls framework, prepare the annual budget, manage fee invoicing and collections, and deliver month-end and management reporting to the group
• Manage outsourced accounting and payroll providers, including VAT, HIPA and NAV filings, and centralise the costing and pricing of clubs, holiday camps, lettings, transport and catering
• Line-manage the Premises Manager, oversee preventive maintenance and holiday works, tender and manage suppliers, and keep the building compliant with fire safety and occupational health and safety
• Line-manage the HR Manager and oversee the employee lifecycle under the Hungarian Labour Code, including the Single Central Register, payroll inputs and a salary and benefits framework
• Keep licences, insurance, risk assessments and GDPR practices up to date, and make safeguarding part of every contractor and visitor arrangement

Required profile

• Degree in business, finance, economics or a similar field
• 5+ years in finance and operations, including at least 3 years in management
• Fluent spoken and written Hungarian and English
• An organised, discreet and hands-on approach, confident to challenge established practice

Required skills

• Budgeting, cash flow, management reporting and Hungarian VAT
• Managing contractors and suppliers, including tendering
• Working knowledge of the Hungarian Labour Code and payroll
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365
• Nice to have: accounting qualification, school or multi-site group experience, group reporting, ERP or HRIS experience, or international recruitment experience

To apply, send a CV and cover letter by 8 November 2026; the start date is 1 December 2026. Candidates must provide a clean criminal record certificate and complete safeguarding and child protection training before starting.