About the Role The Business Manager provides operational leadership across finance, administration and facilities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer this role ensures high-quality early years services are supported by sound business management, strong organisational systems and sustainable operations.

- Accounting system management ? including posting of transactions, reconciliations, and preparation of monthly work papers
- Provide operational leadership across administration, finance and facilities to ensure efficient, well-coordinated and responsive business operations.
- Cash flow management
- Preparation of transparent and accurate month end accounting and reporting.
- Development of the annual budgets for our kindergarten services.
- Assist with the preparation and reporting of all statutory returns
- Management and administration of financial management systems, including accounting systems, payroll systems and banking management systems
- Assist with year-end audit, including preparation with year end work papers and liaising with external auditors.
- Provide financial support and coaching to all shine bright staff
- Assist with Accounts payable, payroll process and support the CFO in the management of finance functions as required.
- Build strong systems, processes and a positive organisational culture that enable staff to work effectively and support Shine Bright EYM?s goals
- Ensure organisational wide compliance with Shine Bright financial management policies and procedures
- Act as the Chief Financial Officer as required.

About You

As an experienced Business Manager, you will value strong working relationships and partnerships.



With a passion for working in a collaborative environment, you will be able to demonstrate your professionalism and showcase your excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask and lead a team.

Key Selection Criteria

- Tertiary qualification in Accounting and / or Business with experience in a similar position
- Proven leadership experience in business, finance or operations within education, not-for-profit or comparable organisations.
- Demonstrated experience in financial and operational practice, accurate ethical decision making, sound judgement and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
- High level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide explicit financial and operational information, explain processes and systems, prepare reporting for leaders and governance bodies and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement with the ability to question, review and strengthen financial, administrative and operational processes and systems
- Confidence to raise concerns, identify risks, address issues early, solve problems and provide practical evidence-informed recommendations in a skilled and constructive manner.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, work autonomously, support administration,



finance and facilities functions and take responsibility for delivering high quality outcomes
- High level of proficiency and competency across accounting packages and the Microsoft suite.
- Personal and professional values that align with the Shine Bright Way.
- Working with Children?s Check and Drivers Licence.

About Us

Shine Bright EYM is one of Central and Northern Victoria?s leading Not for Profit, community based early years education providers. Our vision is to be an organisation that champions for children now for a better tomorrow through "The Shine Bright Way". To learn more about Shine Bright, our philosophy or to listen to our podcasts please visit the Shine Bright website. (www.shinebright.org.au)

We Offer

- A supportive environment
- Salary packaging options through Smart Salary
- EAP with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunity for Professional Development
- Attendance at our annual conference.

To Apply

Interested in learning more about this role? Please reach out to Jamie Clark at *****@shinebright.org.au or if you are ready to take the next step in your career please submit your application by clicking apply now.

Applications close midnight 25/08/2025. Please ensure include a cover letter outlining your experience and addressing the key selection criteria. Shine Bright will be actively interviewing for this position as applicants apply and the position maybe filled prior to the closing date.

Shine Bright is a committed Child Safety Employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

📌 Business Manager (Finance, Administration and Facilities) (Bendigo)
🏢 Shine Bright EYM
📍 Bendigo