Stella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition.
As one of ten schools nationally, that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice, and peace.
Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student.
At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the leadership, management and continuous improvement of the College's finance function.
The role supports accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, payroll governance, regulatory compliance and productive financial operations.
Reporting to the Director of Business Services, the Finance Manager provides timely financial analysis and advice to support informed decision-making, effective stewardship and the College's long-term financial sustainability.
Role accountabilities include:
Leadership and team development
Financial management and reporting
Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
Payroll governance and compliance
Accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement controls
Insurance and property financial administration
Financial Governance, risk and internal controls
Strategic and governance support
Financial systems, privacy and information management




Essential criteria for the role:
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related field
CA or CPA qualification, or substantial progress towards qualification
Significant senior finance or financial-control experience
Demonstrated experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, payroll oversight, accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit coordination and team leadership
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Accomplished leadership skills pertaining to mentoring staff
Excellent inter-personal skills
A role model for staff, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to the College's values and mission
Highly desirable criteria for the role:
Independent school, Catholic education or comparable not-for-profit experience
WGEA or equivalent workforce reporting experience
College Board or governance committee reporting experience
Experience improving finance, payroll and reporting systems
Understanding of school funding administration and education-sector finance
Experience using Sage Intacct, Micropay, ConnX and/or Compass
For more details on the role, please see the Role Description.
The Finance Manager is appointed on a permanent full-time basis.
Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection Legislation.
The appointee must hold a current Working with Children Check.
Stella Maris College is committed to ensuring that all those engaged in the College promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected in a safe school environment.
Stella Maris College reserves the right to fill the position prior to this date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Stella Maris College
📍 Sydney