Business Manager (all genders)
Unternehmen
We support our client, the Vienna International School, in filling the position of Business Manager (all genders). Are you interested in a leadership role in the finance area within a meaningful environment?
The Vienna International School offers approximately 1,400 children and young people from 111 nations, aged 3 to 18, a first-class and highly professional education. 267 staff members are dedicated to providing future generations with an inspiring, inquisitive, and engaged learning experience.
As Business Manager (all genders), you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, report directly to the Director, and maintain ongoing contact with the Board, which is composed of senior UN personnel.
Become part of this intercultural and inspiring organization and learn more about this responsible and rewarding position as
Business Manager (all genders)
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- providing exemplary leadership, coordination and support for the administrative team that includes finance, procurement and facilities.
- exercising overall responsibility for exemplary financial planning.
- taking overall responsibility for the preparation, control and execution of the annual budget.
- having overall responsibility for managing major projects related to the school's campus facilities as agreed by the Board of Governors.
- managing the long-term planning of site-related projects.
- liaising with local, national and international organizations on behalf of the school under the guidance of the Director.
- providing regular reports to the Director, SLT, and the Board of Governors.
- ensuring compliance with Austrian regulations for buildings and operations.
- ensuring compliance with administrative regulations in regard to legally required officers in the organisation (including, but not limited to: First Aid helpers, Waste Manager, Fire protection trained Personnel, Health & Safety Officer, Poison Officers etc.)
- ensuring the structured follow-up of Internal Management Review outcomes by defining clear action plans, assigning responsibilities, and driving sustainable implementation across all departments within scope.
- establishing written policies and procedures to support exemplary business practice.
- following best practice in all aspects of business management
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REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- University Degree in Business Administration, MBA or similar advanced qualification an asset
Professional Experience:
- 10 years' experience in the field of Business Administration
- Successful experience of building connections in the local economy
- Successful experience with running tendering processes
- Successful experience of team leadership in a medium-sized enterprise
- Experience of managing and maintaining a large building
- Investment Management
- Cash Flow Management
Professional Understanding and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of legal, contractual and compliance regulations in Austria
- Understanding of Financial Planning
- Knowledge of Budgeting and Forecasting
- Understanding of Risk Management
Professional Competencies:
- Successful team leading
- Expertise in handling, analysing and processing data
- High level IT skills Excellent written and oral communicator
- Excellent command of English
- High level IT skills related but not limited to financial and services management
Sonstiges
VIENNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OFFERS:
An incentive salary (Minimum Euro 120.000- gross p.a.) reflecting your qualification, skills and experience - 30 days of annual paid leave
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates are asked to apply with a letter of application, CV, and statement of leadership philosophy. Contact details of a minimum of three professional referees should be provided; these should include direct supervisors or persons in senior positions of responsibility who can validate the applicant's performance in a leadership or management role.
Deadline for receipt: Wednesday, 18th February 2026.
Please submit your application documents via our online portal.
PMC International GmbH, Seidlgasse 22 / Top 2, 1030 Wien, Austria