Management Controller - Ifrane

Company :

Inaugurated in 1995 by His Majesty King Hassan II and Crown Prince Abdallah bin Abdel-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Al Akhawayn University redefines the classic American liberal arts educational experience on an architecturally stunning modern campus amidst the beauty of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains.

It boasts:

• A uniquely international common core program for all undergraduate students, providing the basis for a well-rounded global education.
• Rich academics, in English, encouraging choice and experimentation, in all schools and programs of study.
• A comfortable, safe, exciting residential student life on campus, featuring hundreds of University student-run activities, with over 96 percent of undergraduates living on campus with roommates from around Morocco and the four corners of the world.
• The peace and pleasures of Ifrane, a center for outdoor exploration of mountains, streams, lakes, and more, with many entertainment options and easy access to major cities such as Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Meknes, and more.

Company culture :

Al Akhawayn University is driven by a strong innovation-oriented culture, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and bold ideas to advance education and research.
This spirit is supported by a deep sense of collaboration, with supportive teams and hands-on leadership that nurtures academic and operational talent.
Performance and intellectual ambition also play a key role, fostering excellence in a globally minded environment.
While organization is less dominant, it provides the essential structure needed to operate a high-quality academic institution.

Job :

The Management Controller will design, implement, and institutionalize the university's performance management framework. This role combines financial expertise, analytical rigor, and strategic business partnering. The selected candidate will build the management control function, implement budgeting and KPI systems, and support executive decision-making. This is a builder role, not a reporting-only position

Main Responsibilities:

1. Build the Management Control Function
   • Design the organizational structure of the function
   • Establish budgeting and forecasting frameworks
   • Define financial governance processes
   • Implement cost allocation methodologies
2. Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting
   • Lead annual budgeting cycles
   • Develop rolling forecasts
   • Monitor budget execution and variances
   • Propose corrective action plans
3. Performance Management & KPIs
   • Develop institutional dashboards
   • Translate strategic objectives into measurable KPIs
   • Support Balanced Scorecard implementation
   • Build ROI and cost-efficiency models
4. Executive Reporting
   • Produce high-quality executive reports
   • Provide data-driven insights for decision-making
   • Support scenario planning and financial modeling
5. Business Partnering
   • Work closely with academic and administrative departments
   • Promote financial accountability and performance culture
   • Support operational efficiency initiatives

Required profile :

• Master's degree in finance, Management Control, Audit, or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience.
• Proven experience in budgeting and financial modeling
• Experience in structured organizations (services, education, or multi-activity environments preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (mandatory)
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI / Tableau preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, structured, and performance-driven mindset
• Fluency in French and English

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Desired personality traits :

Conventional Respect of the rules Need for objectivity Rationalism Organization