Business Manager (Finance, Administration and Facilities)
The Business Manager provides operational leadership across finance,administration and facilities. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer thisrole ensures high-quality early years services are supported by sound businessmanagement, strong organisational systems and sustainable operations.
Accounting system management ? including posting oftransactions, reconciliations, and preparation of monthly work papers
Provide operational leadership acrossadministration, finance and facilities to ensure efficient,well-coordinated and responsive business operations.
Cash flow management
Preparation of clear and accurate month end accounting andreporting.
Development of the annual budgets for our kindergartenservices.
Assist with the preparation and reporting of all statutoryreturns
Management and administration of financialmanagement systems, including accounting systems,payroll systems and banking management systems
Assist with year-end audit, including preparation with yearend work papers and liaising with external auditors.
Provide financial support and coaching to all shine brightstaff
Assist with Accounts payable, payroll process and supportthe CFO in the management of finance functions as required.
Build solid systems, processes and a positiveorganisational culture that enable staff to work effectively andsupport Shine Bright EYM?s goals
Ensure organisational wide compliance with Shine Brightfinancial management policies and procedures
Act as the Chief Financial Officer as required.
About You
As an experienced Business Manager, you will value strongworking relationships and partnerships. With a passion for working in acollaborative environment, you will be able to demonstrate your professionalismand showcase your excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask andlead a team.
Key Selection Criteria
Tertiaryqualification in Accounting and / or Business with experience in a similarposition




Provenleadership experience in business, finance or operations withineducation, not-for-profit or comparable organisations.
Demonstratedexperience in financial and operational practice, accurate ethicaldecision making, sound judgement and compliance with organisationalpolicies and procedures.
Highlevel written and verbal communication skills, with the abilityto provide clear financial andoperational information, explain processes and systems, preparereporting for leaders and governance bodies andcommunicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Demonstrated curiosityand commitment to continuous improvement with the ability toquestion, reviewand strengthen financial, administrative andoperational processes and systems
Confidenceto raise concerns, identify risks, addressissues early, solve problems and providepractical evidence-informed recommendations in a professionaland constructive manner.
Abilityto manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, work autonomously, supportadministration, finance and facilities functions and take responsibilityfor delivering high quality outcomes
Highlevel of proficiency and competency across accounting packages and theMicrosoft suite.
Personaland professional values that align with the Shine Bright Way.
Workingwith Children?s Check and Drivers Licence.
About Us
Shine Bright EYM is one of Central and Northern Victoria?sleading Not for Profit, community based early years education providers. Ourvision is to be an organisation that champions for children now for a bettertomorrow through "The Shine Bright Way". To learn more about ShineBright, our philosophy or to listen to our podcasts please visit the ShineBright website. ()
We Offer
Salarypackaging options through Smart Salary
EAPwith a focus on mental health and wellbeing
EmployeeReferral Program
Opportunityfor Professional Development
Attendanceat our annual conference.
Applications close midnight 25/08/2025.
Shine Bright is a committed Child Safety Employer.Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Business Manager (Finance, Administration And Facilities) (Bendigo)
🏢 Shine Bright EYM
📍 Bendigo