- 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 | Adaptable start & finish times
- $155,000–$170,000 + superannuation + 6.2 weeks annual leave

The Opportunity

An opportunity 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.

📌 Finance Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Melbourne