Business Director

The International School of Stuttgart e.V. is a non‑profit Kindergarten through 12th grade, NEASC accredited, IB World School offering an international curriculum to a student body of over 820 students from over 40 nations. Among its strengths are its student‑centred and holistic approach to learning and its commitment to professional development and emphasis on student pastoral care.

As a member of the school's leadership team, the Business Director is responsible for the supervision and management of the financial affairs of the school. The position works closely with the School Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees to ensure the school's financial sustainability and support its strategic development.

The Business Director serves as a strategic partner to the School Director and Board, ensuring the financial sustainability, operational excellence, and long‑term development of the school. The role integrates finance and operations responsibilities, supporting a high‑quality educational environment across multiple campuses.

• Lead the development of the annual budget and long‑range financial plans.
• Assess financial risks associated with school operations, development initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Support the School Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees in the financial planning and implementation of the school's long‑term strategic plan and campus expansion projects.
• Administration of budget control system for the school; preparation of monthly operating statement for the Director and the Board of Directors; provide monthly reports of expenditures according to cost centres within the school.
• Collaborate with the School Director and the Director of External Relations and Facilities Management to support and shape the school's income‑generation strategy.
• Prepare and facilitate the administration of the Grant in Aid Program and other financial support systems.

• Administer the school's budget control system.
• Prepare monthly operating statements for the School Director and Board of Trustees.
• Provide regular expenditure reports by cost centre across the school.
• Maintain accurate and continuous records of the school's financial position through sound accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Manage the financial operations of the school in accordance with German laws and regulations.
• Oversee financial investments, banking activities, payroll, and employee benefits programmes.
• Ensure effective management of the fee collection and payment system, minimizing late payments and bad debts.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual audit of the school's financial records and financial position.

• Manage financial and operational risks to support the safety of students, personnel, and school assets.
• Ensure that appropriate insurance coverage is maintained to protect the school's property and liabilities.
• Review, assess, and document changes in regulations, school procedures, and operational circumstances.
• Recommend and support the development and modification of fiscal policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls in response to changing requirements.
• Represent the school at various associations relative to the role of being the Business Director.
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders, auditors and other key financial partners.

• Oversee school purchasing and procurement activities.
• Ensure the effective management of food service operations, transportation services, and other auxiliary enterprises of the school.
• Oversee the Boarding Programme with respect to facilities and financial matters.

• Supervise and manage the work of the Finance Department.
• Provide leadership and oversight of facilities, maintenance, cleaning, and other operational support functions.
• Ensure the effective management of the food‑service operation and any other auxiliary enterprises of the school.
• Ensure effective leadership practices, including performance management, appraisal, feedback, and recognition.
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