Business Manager
Job start: 1 August 2026
Location: Basel-Stadt
Contract level: 100%
Contract term: Permanent
What are your 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.
Ideally, you should have the following:
- The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Reliability, trustworthiness, and punctuality.
- Friendly and approachable demeanor with both children and adults. Background checks will be required for working with young people.
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks efficiently.
- A minimum C1 level of proficiency in both German and English (required).
- A solution-oriented approach, with the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve problems.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and comfort 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 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 educational opportunities.
- Linguistic diversity and intercultural exchange.
- Supplementary daily sickness benefit and accident insurance.
- Internal and team events.
- Fringe benefits.
What do we offer?
We prioritize respect and appreciation at ELABasel. Every new team member becomes part of our ELABasel family. Our goal is to grow and continuously improve the quality of our services, which is why we promote ongoing education and training while offering apprenticeships. We believe in long-term employment to foster 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. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For further information about ELABasel, visit our website: www.ela-basel.ch
ELABasel International School AG is a vibrant and lively international school offering a family-like environment for children aged 3 months to 14 years, situated in the heart of Basel, a cosmopolitan and growing city at the border with France and Germany. Founded in 1993, ELABasel celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023 and is renowned for providing the highest quality of childcare and education, with small class sizes and a creative, dynamic curriculum based on the British National Curriculum.
Please note that ELABasel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Background checks will be conducted, including checks with past employers and local child protection agencies.