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 Candidate Profile
- Ability to work well in a team and thrive in a multicultural environment.
- Strong time management skills for prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
- Friendly and approachable with both children and adults; background checks are required for working with young people.
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks.
- Minimum C1 level of proficiency in both German and English (required).
- Solution-oriented approach, capable of identifying, prioritizing, and resolving problems.
- Competence with Google Workspace and comfort working in an IT environment.
- Work permit for Switzerland (required).
- 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 (required).
- Solid analytical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
What We Offer
- An experienced, friendly, and well-coordinated team.
- A central location in Basel.
- Five weeks' holiday.
- Opportunities for further training and personal development.
- Regular internal training and educational programs.
- Linguistic diversity and intercultural exchange.
- Supplementary daily sickness benefit and accident insurance.
- Internal team events and activities.
- Fringe benefits.
Our Commitment
At ELABasel, respect and appreciation are fundamental values. Every new team member becomes part of our ELABasel family, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and continuous improvement in our quality of care and education. We emphasize long-term employment to build a strong and stable team.
Are you ready to help shape the future of children with us? Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For more information about ELABasel, visit our website: www.ela-basel.ch
ELABasel International School AG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share in this commitment and be willing to undergo thorough child protection screening, including checks with past employers and relevant authorities.