Finance Manager

Kinsley Power Systems; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Grammar School in Melbourne's South Yarra campus invites applications for a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Director of Business & Finance, you will lead a team of six Finance staff and oversee payroll, AP/AR, general ledger, and financial reporting, ensuring robust internal controls.

This senior role combines hands-on technical expertise with people leadership to support the school's financial planning, compliance, and strategic objectives throughout the contract period.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School's finance function by overseeing all day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management and financial reporting, ensuring strong internal controls, accuracy and service excellence across all Finance activities.
• Manage the School's financial planning and reporting framework, including the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, management accounts, statutory financial statements and cash flow reporting.
• Provide financial leadership and governance support to the School by preparing papers, agendas and minutes for the Finance & Audit and Investment Management Committees, while contributing financial advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the School meets all financial compliance obligations, including taxation requirements, government reporting and regulatory submissions, while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks across the organisation.

Job description

Finance Manager

Melbourne Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Finance Team in our South Yarra campus.

Reporting to the Director of Business & Finance, this senior position leads a team of six Finance staff and is responsible for ensuring the School’s financial processes, reporting and controls operate effectively and efficiently. The Finance Manager will combine hand-on technical expertise with strong people leadership, supporting the School to maintain robust financial management and deliver its educational objectives.

This is a full-time fixed-term contract commencing in December 2026 until August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the School's finance function by overseeing all day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management and financial reporting, ensuring strong internal controls, accuracy and service excellence across all Finance activities.
• Manage the School's financial planning and reporting framework, including the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, management accounts, statutory financial statements and cash flow reporting.
• Provide financial leadership and governance support to the School by preparing papers, agendas and minutes for the Finance & Audit and Investment Management Committees, while contributing financial advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the School meets all financial compliance obligations, including taxation requirements, government reporting and regulatory submissions, while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks across the organisation.

Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities.

Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcomes around 867 boys in Years 9-12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 406 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.

We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.

Applications close: Sunday 4 October 2026

Please note, Melbourne Grammar staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check. Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.

For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via [e-mail].