Finance Manager

King's Baptist Grammar School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Baptist Grammar School invites applications for a permanent full-time Finance Manager to lead the school's finance function across Wynn Vale and Adelaide Hills campuses. Reporting to the Director of Business, you will drive financial operations, reporting, budgeting, audit, risk management, and payroll, ensuring robust controls and timely financial advice across the school.

You will lead the finance team, develop annual budgets, monitor variances, and ensure GST/FBT compliance and

Qualifications

• Experience in finance management or senior finance role.
• Experience with audits and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the school’s finance function across campuses.
• Oversee payroll, AP/AR, banking and fee administration.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate annual audit processes with external auditors.
• Deliver financial guidance to support decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Leadership

Integrity & discretion

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

CPA or CA certification desirable

Job description

Permanent Full-Time | Wynn Vale & Adelaide Hills Campuses

About King's

At King's, we are committed to creating a Christ-centred community where every person is seen, heard, known and valued. As South Australia's only Baptist school offering an ELC to Year 12 journey, we inspire hope by creating opportunities for people and families to do life better, together

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Finance Manager to lead the operational management of the School's finance function and contribute to the ongoing financial sustainability of King's.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who is passionate about strong stewardship, continuous improvement and supporting a thriving educational community.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Business, the Finance Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of finance services across the School, including:

• Financial operations and service delivery
• Financial reporting and budgeting
• Audit, compliance and risk management
• Cash flow and fee administration
• Leadership and development of the finance team

The role ensures accurate financial management, robust controls, compliance with statutory obligations, and the provision of high-quality financial advice to support effective decision-making across the School.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to‑day operations of the School's finance function across both campuses
• Ensure efficient and accurate delivery of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and fee administration processes
• Monitor finance workflows and service standards to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Review and approve finance transactions in accordance with delegated authority
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports
• Support the Director of Business through the preparation of annual budgets and forecast updates
• Monitor budget performance and investigate material variances
• Ensure compliance with statutory, taxation and reporting obligations including GST, FBT and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinate annual audit processes and act as primary liaison with external auditors
• Lead, support and develop the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Assistant
• A personal commitment to the King's Vision, Mission and Values underpinning the delivery of a Christian‑based education to students is essential to this role.

The role also requires:

• Demonstrated success in a finance management or senior finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and financial operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial management systems and the management of accurate and reliable financial data
• Experience managing audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems capability.
• Outstanding organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to support, develop and work collaboratively with team members
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce or Business
• CPA or CA certification is desirable

The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain:

• Working With Children Check
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN‑EC) training
• National Police Check

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Have you completed a qualification in accounting?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Certified Practising Accountant?

King’s Baptist Grammar School is part of a Jesus‑centred community that inspires hope by creating opportunity for people and families to do life better, together. Where people can work together with journeys intertwined to empower each other, from staff and students to their parents and our local community. Our purpose is to live out in practice the vision of faith - providing excellence in teaching and learning that empowers individuals in partnership with families.

At King’s, we champion resilience, opportunity and an enduring sense of hope, seeking to provide all learners at King’s with opportunities to maximise their learning and to flourish.