Job position: Operational Data Specialist
Reports to: VP of Operations
Who are we?
Hult Ashridge Executive Education partners with global businesses and governments to deliver leadership and organizational development solutions that create lasting change. As pioneers of experiential and human- centered learning, we’ve been delivering transformational leadership and organizational development solutions since 1959. We are backed by faculty expertise of Hult International Business School, and the Hult Ashridge Center for Coaching (HACC), which sets industry standards internationally for the profession.
As part of the EF Education First business, the world’s largest private education company, we are part of a sophisticated, global network with access to resources around the world.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Operational Data Specialist to oversee and streamline some of our day-to-day operations. This role will be pivotal in ensuring accuracy in data quality and governance, maintaining internal controls, and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines a solid analytical background with strong communication skills.
This role will require a high level of attention to detail, a self-starter who thrives on individual ownership while working in a collaborative and fast-paced global team.
Why work for us?
* Developing our talent is core to our values. We provide regular training, access to self-development platforms, real ownership, and career progression opportunities
* Hybrid working arrangements potential
* An attractive salary (based on track record) and benefits packages
* Comprehensive Onboarding and development programs
* Length of Service Recognition including paid sabbatical
* A strong network of international peers and collaborators.
Key responsibilities
* Data Quality & Governance: Ensure operations team maintain data quality standards and governance practices to ensure integrity and reliability of data for monthly financial review.
* Project Risk Monitoring: Identify and report on potential delays and cancellations, working closely with project managers and stakeholders.
* Budget Tracking & Margin Review: Monitor budgets across active projects, ensuring spending aligns with forecasts. Support regular gross margin reviews with Finance team and flag variances.
* Aged Debt Management: Support Finance team with collection of overdue invoices, by coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely cash inflows.
* Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key point-of-contact for Finance team to support issue resolution, on behalf of large team of project managers.
The skills & experience we look for
* 3+ years of work experience in project management, or revenue accounting
* Bachelor's degree in analytical field such as Business or Computer Science
* Proficiency in Excel and Salesforce CRM
* Strong commercial acumen
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
To thrive at Hult Ashridge, you will be:
* Detail-Oriented
o Ensures accuracy in data & reporting
o Spots inconsistencies and follows through to solve problems
* Analytical Thinker
o Comfortable working with data including project budgets, capable of identifying trends, issues, and improvement areas
* Proactive & Solution-Oriented
o Doesn’t just flag issues—proposes actionable solutions
o Anticipates problems (e.g., overdue invoices) and gets ahead of them
* Strong Communicator & team player
o Able to clearly report insights from data to different stakeholders
o Builds relationships across functional teams
* Calm Under Pressure
o Thrives in deadline-driven environments (especially month-end closes)
o Stays composed when juggling multiple tasks
* Accountability & Ownership
o Hold themselves and others accountable
About us:
With campuses and offices in over 50 countries, including the beautiful Ashridge House outside London, we offer a truly global and collaborative environment.
Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day.
* Private Medical Insurance
* Private pension scheme managed by Aviva
* Loan for annual travel passes
* Employee Assistance Programme
HULT ASHRIDGE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
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