Head of Finance

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for someone who has the qualities, skills and experience to be the Head of Finance at EduReach Education KSA, who owns two premium British Schools in Riyadh - Downe House Riyadh and King's College Riyadh.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to join two vibrant communities and play a central role in the growth of two premium schools in the heart of Riyadh.

As a member of the EduReach core team in Saudi Arabia, and reporting to the Central Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance is responsibility and accountability for all financial affairs at Downe House Riyadh and King’s College Riyadh. Additional reporting and communication will be required with the School's Principal and the School Boards. 

The School

Located towards the north of Riyadh in the prominent neighbourhood of Aqeeq, Downe House Riyadh will offer a British curriculum based on the tradition and expertise of Downe House UK. The curriculum will be sensitively adapted for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring girls will excel in Arabic language and Islamic Studies, alongside other subjects. Downe House Riyadh has accepted admissions from Nursery to Year 12 (ages 2 to 16) for the 2023 - 2024 Academic Year.

King’s College Riyadh is the first UK style independent international school to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It offers an outstanding, British-based education, delivered within an international-Saudi context. The school is situated in the historic area of Diriyah in the north of Riyadh and, as such, is extremely well located and easily accessible from most parts of the city. The campus has been redesigned and developed by award winning architects to offer the highest quality facilities and learning environment to our pupils. The school currently has pupils from Nursery (3-4 years) to Year 5 all taught in mixed boys and girls classes.

The Person

This is an exciting position suited to a dynamic and committed Finance professional who combines leadership skills with proven financial and accounting expertise.

This post should attract an experienced professional from the education sector or an exceptional individual with wider educational or financial experience gained outside the sector. The candidate should have international experience and an instinctive feel for the school’s stakeholders and their needs, bringing with them the relevant skills to undertake this complex and exciting job.

Please note that a Finance Qualification is essential and candidates without this will not be considered.

How to Apply

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.

Please email completed application forms to Sze-Ting Lee, EduReach Country Manager at szetinglee@edureach.co.uk

After considering the details of the job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.

Any submission without a completed Downe House Riyadh Application Form will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th April 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly. Downe House Riyadh reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and early application is therefore advised.

For more information or an informal conversation please contact szetinglee@edureach.co.uk

Safeguarding and Privacy

Downe House Riyadh and King's College Riyadh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 3 months old.

By applying for this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Downe House Riyadh, King's College Riyadh and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Downe House Riyadh and its affiliates.