Finance Manager

Trinity Christian School; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canberra seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and lead the finance team. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and proven leadership skills. This role emphasizes Christian values and aims to support the School's mission in financial management. Excellent communication and database management skills are essential. The application process requires an online form and submission of a CV and Expression of Interest.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

School fee concessions

Annual Staff Development Award

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive information.
• Desirable experience in a range of accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activities of the finance team.
• Manage daily activities of finance staff.
• Ensure compliance with School’s vision in finance operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Database management

Motivational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TASS

XERO

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Canberra, ACT

Employment Type: Full-time

Employment Status: Ongoing

Start Date: Negotiable

Applications Close: 1 December 2025

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, School fee concessions, annual Staff Development Award

Trinity Christian School is an independent Preschool to Year 12 school where students develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically through a wide range of learning experiences. We recognise the individual worth of each person and their responsibility to others. Trinity promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. Trinity offers all the professional advantages of a large and established organisation. However, our distinctive structure enables us to develop and support smaller caring communities of staff and families united by Christian vision, mission and values.

About the Role

The position of Finance Manager is a very important role within the life of the School. Operations of the Finance team must be efficient, God honouring and consistent with the School’s vision to provide a Christ‑centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service. The Finance team’s objectives are to contribute to the provision of a quality finance and administration service; provide effective administration and management of the School’s financial resources and business functions; contribute to the financial sustainability of the School and achievement of its vision, mission, strategic direction and corporate performance goals. The Finance Manager oversees all operational activities of the finance team and is responsible for the daily management of finance staff. The Finance Manager is part of the whole school leadership and reports directly to the Business Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business discipline or experience equivalent to this qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing appropriately with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Desirable Experience in a range of accounting functions relevant to the School.

Abilities and Skills

• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills including proven skills in communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, relationship building, and a service‑focussed approach.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others, providing clear guidance and encouragement for people to flourish and reach their best potential.
• Ability to plan and prioritise competing urgent demands and coordinate others to meet multiple needs simultaneously.
• A good working knowledge and understanding of database management programmes, including Microsoft Excel in particular Excel such as TASS or XERO.
• Experience in web‑based management systems such as TASS and/or XERO.
• A good understanding of financial processes and functions operating in a school environment.

Personal Attributes

• A committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with the School’s Doctrinal Basis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Discretion, integrity, and a commitment to a positive work culture.

Application Process

Applicants are required to complete the online application form at www.tcs.act.edu.au/employment and provide an Expression of Interest and Curriculum Vitae.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website www.tcs.act.edu.au.

Position specific queries: Please contact Trinity HR on 02 6210 7*** or email **********@tcs.act.edu.au.