Finance Manager

ThompsonCook; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 155 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation

6.2 weeks annual leave

On-site 5 days a week

Résumé du poste

ThompsonCook, an established independent school in Melbourne's inner east, seeks a Finance Manager on a 12-month parental leave cover. Lead a capable team across finance operations, payroll and reporting, partnering with senior leaders to manage financial performance.

The role involves monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and statutory financial duties, with on-site work five days a week and flexible start/finish times. CA/CPA-qualified candidates with 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with at least five years' experience in a finance role.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and compliance experience.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Confident leadership skills with ability to build relationships across stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills with a hands-on, adaptable approach to priorities.
• Education sector experience and familiarity with Synergetic or Micropay desirable.

Responsabilités

• Oversee monthly management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to senior leadership and the Finance & Risk Committee.
• Partner with department heads and budget holders to support financial performance, investigate variances and inform decision-making.
• Lead and support a finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
• Manage audit preparation, tax compliance, financial controls and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee tuition fee billing, debt collection, payroll, superannuation and employee entitlements, ensuring compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, automation and reporting, including system upgrades.

Connaissances

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

CA/CPA qualified

Outils

Synergetic

Micropay

Description du poste

• 12-month parental leave cover | Highly regarded independent school
• Lead a capable team across finance operations, payroll & reporting
• Broad business partnering exposure
• Inner East | 5 days on site | Flexible start & finish times
• $155,000–$170,000 + superannuation + 6.2 weeks annual leave

The Opportunity

An opportunity to join a well established independent school with a strong reputation and a diverse operational environment. This is a broad Finance Manager role within an experienced and supportive finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in the organisation's financial management, reporting and operational finance activities.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Head of Finance, your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Oversee monthly management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to senior leadership and the Finance & Risk Committee.
• Partner with department heads and budget holders to support financial performance, investigate variances and inform decision-making.
• Lead and support a capable finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll.
• Manage audit preparation, tax compliance, financial controls and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee tuition fee billing, debt collection, payroll, superannuation and employee entitlements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and enterprise agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, automation and reporting, including finance system upgrades.
• Maintain effective cash management, banking and reconciliations across the organisation and associated entities.

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• CA/CPA qualified with at least five years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and compliance experience.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to support a team and build effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Advanced Excel skills and a hands-on, adaptable approach to managing competing priorities.
• Education sector experience and familiarity with Synergetic or Micropay highly desirable.