Business Manager
Job start: 1 August 2026
Location: Basel-Stadt
Contract level: 100%
Contract term: Permanent
Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue invoices to school families accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Receive supplier invoices and coordinate their submission to the external accounting department.
- Develop, maintain, and present financial dashboards and periodic financial reports.
- Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
- Ensure compliance with financial and administrative regulations.
- Provide financial insights and reporting to support Executive Committee decision-making.
- Contribute to strategic discussions and institutional planning as a member of the Executive Committee.
Ideal Qualifications
- The ability to work in a team and thrive in a multicultural environment.
- Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality.
- Friendly and approachable demeanor with both children and adults.
- The ability to work independently to complete tasks.
- A minimum C1 level of proficiency in both German and English.
- A solution-oriented approach, with the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve problems.
- Competence with Google Workspace and comfort in an IT environment.
- Work permit for Switzerland.
- Initiative, creativity, and flexibility.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a STEM-related field.
- Master’s degree (MiM, MBA, Master in Management, Master in Finance, or similar) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Solid analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
What Can You Expect from Us?
- An experienced, friendly, and well-coordinated team.
- A central location in Basel.
- Five weeks' holiday.
- Opportunities for further training.
- Regular internal training and further education.
- Linguistic diversity and intercultural exchange.
- Supplementary daily sickness benefit and accident insurance.
- Internal and team events.
- Fringe benefits.
What Do We Offer?
Respect and appreciation are important to us. Every new team member becomes part of our ELABasel family. We aim to grow and continuously improve our quality, which is why we promote further education and training while offering apprenticeships. We value long-term employment to ensure a strong and stable team.
Are you ready to shape the future of children together with us? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
About ELABasel International School AG
ELABasel International School AG is a vibrant international school that offers a family-like environment for children aged 3 months to 14 years. Located in the heart of Basel, a cosmopolitan and growing city on the border with France and Germany, the school was founded in 1993 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. ELABasel is renowned for its high-quality childcare and teaching, small class sizes, a creative and dynamic curriculum based on the British National Curriculum, and a wide range of extracurricular activities and wrap-around care.
You can find more information about ELABasel on our website: www.ela-basel.ch
Please note that ELABasel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service or local country equivalent checks.