School Business Manager - Lifestyle move to Northern NSW

Permanent Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role | Finance & Business Operations

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Business Manager to join a well-established educational organisation in Northern NSW.

Working closely with the Principal and as a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational oversight across the organisation's finance, administration, property, risk and broader business operations.

This is a diverse senior role that would suit an experienced Business Manager, Finance Manager or commercially minded finance professional looking to use their skills in an organisation where their contribution can have a genuine and lasting impact.

The Role

With a broad remit across the organisation's non-teaching operations, your responsibilities will include:

Lead the financial management, budgeting and reporting functions

Oversee financial planning, controls and fee administration

Provide timely financial and commercial information to support decision-making

Manage property, facilities, assets and procurement

Oversee projects and ensure appropriate financial and operational governance

Manage risk, WHS, compliance and emergency management requirements

Lead, support and develop administration and other support staff

Provide oversight across HR, IT, communications and other business functions

Work closely with the Principal and leadership team on planning and operational priorities

Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and overall business efficiency

Ensure appropriate policies,



controls and compliance frameworks are maintained

About You

You will be an experienced business or finance professional who is comfortable operating across both strategic and hands-on operational responsibilities.

You'll bring strong commercial judgement together with the interpersonal skills required to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Ideally, you will have:

Experience in a senior business management, finance management or similar leadership position

Strong financial management, budgeting and reporting capability

Excellent commercial and analytical skills

Experience managing multiple operational functions and competing priorities

Strong leadership and people-management capability

Sound understanding of governance, risk and compliance

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

A high degree of professionalism, integrity and discretion

A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement

Previous experience within education would be advantageous; however, we are equally interested in experienced commercial candidates from outside the education sector who can demonstrate the breadth of skills required for the position.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent, full time position offering the opportunity to become an integral member of the senior leadership team.

For someone considering a move to Northern NSW, the role offers an attractive combination of senior-level responsibility, lifestyle and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a strong community focus.

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