Finance Coordinator - Stretton State College

education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stretton State College in Brisbane is seeking a Finance Coordinator to support financial management and operations across budgeting, reporting, procurement, AP/AR, banking and compliance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Manager and leadership to provide specialist financial advice and lead financial processes, strengthening systems and contributing to high-quality educational outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Strong financial management experience and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of procurement, AP/AR, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, banking and compliance.
• Provide leadership, specialist financial advice and operational oversight.
• Improve systems and processes within a collaborative Corporate Services team.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Procurement

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial reporting

Compliance

Leadership

Attention to detail

Sound judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About Us:At Stretton State College, we recognise that young people need to be happy, healthy and confident, with a strong sense of belonging.Our goal is to provide all members of the Stretton school community with opportunities to develop resourcefulness, resilience, and the intellectual and emotional skills that optimise wellbeing and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that life will inevitably present, both at school and beyond.About the Role:Working closely with the Business Manager, Principal and leadership team, the Finance Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the effective financial management and operations of the College.The successful applicant will provide leadership, specialist financial advice and operational oversight across key financial functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, banking and financial compliance.We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong financial capability, attention to detail and sound judgement, with the ability to lead and support others, strengthen systems and processes, and contribute positively to a collaborative Corporate Services team.This is an opportunity to contribute to the financial sustainability and strategic direction of a large P-12 College while supporting the delivery of high-quality educational outcomes for our students.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.