- 12-month parental leave cover | Highly regarded independent school
- Lead a capable team across finance operations, payroll & reporting
- Broad business partnering exposure
- Inner East | 5 days on site | Flexible start & finish times
- $155,000–$170,000 + superannuation + 6.2 weeks annual leave

The Opportunity An chance to join a well established independent school with a strong reputation and a diverse operational environment. This is a broad Finance Manager role within an experienced and supportive finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in the organisation's financial management, reporting and operational finance activities.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Head of Finance, your key responsibilities will include the following:

- Oversee monthly management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to senior leadership and the Finance & Risk Committee.
- Partner with department heads and budget holders to support financial performance, investigate variances and inform decision-making.
- Lead and support a capable finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
- Manage audit preparation, tax compliance, financial controls and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee tuition fee billing, debt collection, payroll, superannuation and employee entitlements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and enterprise agreements.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, automation and reporting, including finance system upgrades.




- Maintain effective cash management, banking and reconciliations across the organisation and associated entities.

The Expertise Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- CA/CPA qualified with at least five years' experience in a similar finance role.
- Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and compliance experience.
- Experience overseeing transactional finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Confident leadership skills, with the ability to support a team and build effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
- Advanced Excel skills and a hands-on, adaptable approach to managing competing priorities.
- Education sector experience and familiarity with Synergetic or Micropay highly desirable.

The Next Step If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Susan Fouche for a confidential discussion on 0428 915 103.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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