Company Background

Founded in 2000, WildChina Education is an award-winning, sustainability focused company that curates experiential learning experiences for the world’s leading institutions including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Dulwich, Nord Anglia, Wellington, Harrow and many more. Our commitment to safety, sustainability, and creative high- quality programs have made us Asia’s oldest and most established leader in experiential learning & educational travel. We challenge ourselves to think differently and scaffold unique learning experiences that cover everything from virtual tours & workshops, wilderness survival excursions, economic shark tanks to longitudinal, bi-lateral, service-learning projects.

We are proud to be the only China-based firm recognized by National Geographic Adventure as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”, Travel & Leisure as an “A List Travel Specialist”, and by Conde Nast as a “Top Travel Specialists”. Our motto is “Creative Life changing Experiences”, and we strive to accomplish that through innovative ideas, customized planning, and impeccable service.

Our team has been growing in size and depth and we manage separate but exciting brands: WildChina Education which focuses on China-centered experiential education, Beyond Classrooms which focuses on teachers looking for school trips all around the world.

Job Overview

WildChina Education is looking for a dynamic Financial Controller to join our Beijing office. The ideal candidate should be passionate about hands-on learning, sustainability, and educational travel, and enjoy collaborating with educational institutions. We seek an individual who excels at building relationships with diverse stakeholders and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. If you are eager to innovate financial practices that enhance our processes and contribute to our team’s and the company’s overall objectives, we would love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

Role Scope & Strategic Partnership

• Work closely with the Director of the business and the Group Head of Finance to make systems easier and more efficient, including refining current systems, researching new ones, and conducting proactive, forward-looking planning across international landscapes.
• Advocate for the business from a finance perspective.
• Critically assess how robust financial planning can facilitate business growth andmaintain high operational standards, implementing actionable ideas
• Strategically consider financial resources, including investment, capital preservation, and generating compound returns.

Financial Analysis, Planning & Reporting

• Analyze financial data to assess regional expenses and identify trends on a year-over- year basis
• Produce ROI reports in coordination with department heads and maintain precise tracking of related data
• Develop systems that provide the Director with clear visibility on EDU cash flow, proactively identifying and resolving issues

Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Head of Operations on procurement strategies and analyses
• Actively seek out cost-saving opportunities.
• Gain proficiency in navigating multi-region accounting software and financial systems.
• Continuously streamline finance procedures, simplifying processes over time. Governance, Accuracy & Compliance

• Provide oversight and guidance to junior staff to minimize and eliminate accounting inaccuracies, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
• Ensure compliance while exercising sound judgment regarding tax matters— adhering to regulations without excessive caution or inefficiency.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of financial data, sharing information only when necessary.
• Exhibit the courage to raise concerns or identify risks, regardless of the seniority of colleagues.

Communication, Judgment & Culture Fit

• Cultivate strong and empathetic communication across all organizational levels to build trust and secure buy-in. Success in this role is dependent on maintaining credibility and positive relationships.
• Maintain a humble and low-ego approach within a small team environment. While handling high-level financial analyses, you may also be required to manage essential tasks such as sourcing fapiao or elucidating reimbursement processes to external parties.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and pride in the quality of work produced

Requirements

–  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

–  Excellent written and verbal English and Chinese communication skills

–  Holds level 2 Accountant certificate, have minimum 5 years accounting experiences in a professional services or corporate environment, preferably in schools or educations industry

–  Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations

–  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

–  Exceptional attention to detail is essential for accuracy and compliance

–  A high level of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive financial information confidentially

If you’re ready to dive into the world of Financial in experiential education with an internationally minded team, please send your CV along with a cover letter detailing your motivation for this role to edu.hr@wildchina.com. (Applications including both a resume and cover letter will be prioritized over those with a resume only.)