Client:
An established and highly regarded independent school in Melbourne’s south-east is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its financial operations and support the ongoing growth and sustainability of the school.
The school is a well-positioned, community-focused educational institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care and progressive learning. With a clear strategic direction and a stable leadership team, the organisation continues to invest in its people, facilities and long-term future. Sound financial stewardship is central to this strategy.
The Role:
Reporting to the Business Manager and working closely with the Principal and Board, the Finance Manager is responsible for the effective management of the College’s financial function.
Key responsibilities include:
Candidate:
You are a qualified CA or CPA with demonstrated experience in a finance leadership role within a complex organisation. You bring strong technical capability, sound judgement and the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
You will also demonstrate:
An established and highly regarded independent school in Melbourne’s south-east is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its financial operations and support the ongoing growth and sustainability of the school.
The school is a well-positioned, community-focused educational institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care and progressive learning. With a clear strategic direction and a stable leadership team, the organisation continues to invest in its people, facilities and long-term future. Sound financial stewardship is central to this strategy.
The Role:
Reporting to the Business Manager and working closely with the Principal and Board, the Finance Manager is responsible for the effective management of the College’s financial function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversight of all financial operations including accounts payable and receivable, payroll and cash flow management
- Preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans
- Delivery of timely and accurate monthly management reports to senior leadership and the Board
- Preparation of statutory accounts and coordination of the annual external audit
- Management of taxation obligations, compliance and regulatory reporting
- Oversight of financial controls, risk management and insurance
- Leadership, mentoring and development of the finance team
Candidate:
You are a qualified CA or CPA with demonstrated experience in a finance leadership role within a complex organisation. You bring strong technical capability, sound judgement and the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
You will also demonstrate:
- A high level of integrity and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and reporting capability
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders
- A collaborative and steady leadership style
- The capacity to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
How to apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Will Nichols at wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Will Nichols at wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au
