Kimberley based Finance Manager role within a purpose driven education organisat
Lead end to end finance, budgeting, payroll, reporting and compliance
Make a meaningful contribution to Indigenous education across remote communities
Finance Manager
Education Sector | Kimberley Region | Hybrid Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced
Finance Manager
to join a purpose driven education organisation delivering secondary education across remote communities in northern WA.
Working closely with the Business Manager and senior leadership team, this is a broad, hands-on role responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the organisation, alongside key operational and regulatory compliance responsibilities.
This role would suit an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys combining strong financial management with operational involvement and wants their work to contribute to an organisation making a meaningful difference in education and community.
The Opportunity
Our client operates two school sites within the Kimberley and is focused on delivering culturally responsive education that combines academic learning, personal and social development, Indigenous identity and culture, and pathways to employment.
The organisation is entering an important period of consolidation and sustainable growth, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play an integral role in strengthening financial systems, compliance and operational processes.
Reporting to the Business Manager, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, taxation and compliance, while working collaboratively with school and organisational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end accounting function, including general ledger, month end reporting, reconciliations and annual financial statements
Lead annual budgeting,



forecasting, cash flow management and variance analysis
Manage State and Federal Government financial reporting, funding acquittals and compliance requirements
Ensure compliance with GST, PAYG, FBT, BAS, superannuation, DGR and other statutory obligations
Oversee accounts payable, supplier management, expense processing and corporate credit card reconciliations
Review payroll and ensure compliance with taxation, superannuation and Fair Work requirements
Support HR administration including employee onboarding, offboarding, contracts and compliance records
Maintain strong financial controls, policies and procedures across the organisation
Support operational compliance including ABSTUDY, grants, insurance and WorkCover requirements
Partner with the Business Manager and school leadership, providing financial analysis and guidance to support sound decision making
Oversee key finance and administration systems including Xero, Employment Hero, Weel, ApprovalMax and Compass
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
A minimum of five years accounting experience
Previous experience within education, not for profit or a similarly regulated environment will be highly regarded
Solid knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
Sound understanding of taxation, payroll and superannuation requirements
Solid Xero and Microsoft Excel capability
Experience with budgeting,



forecasting and financial reporting
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong organisational and administrative capability
Confidence working with senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple locations
High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
Strong technology skills and an interest in improving systems and processes
Importantly, you will be comfortable working within an organisation where finance is closely connected to education, community, compliance and operational outcomes.
Location and Working Arrangements
This position offers a mix of work from home and on-site work, with regular travel to school locations in the Kimberley region near Fitzroy Crossing required.
The successful candidate will therefore need to be comfortable travelling to and working within remote locations and building strong relationships with school-based teams.
Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold Australian working rights
Hold or be willing to obtain a current WA Working with Children Check
Hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Check
Meet all relevant child safety and pre employment screening requirements
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than a traditional Finance Manager position. You will have the opportunity to use your financial expertise within an organisation committed to improving educational opportunities and long term outcomes for young people from remote communities.
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a broad role combining finance, compliance, systems and operational responsibility, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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📌 Finance Manager | Education Sector (Western Australia)
🏢 Frontline Recruitment Group
📍 Western Australia