Finance Manager: Lead a High-Impact College Finance Team

Kilbreda College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilbreda College is seeking a values-driven Finance Manager to steward resources, lead the Finance Team and enable confident decision-making across the College. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strengthening financial controls within a Catholic school setting.

As Finance Manager, you will collaborate with the Business Manager, Principal and Leadership Team to simplify processes, provide timely information, and empower colleagues to own their financial work.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management experience.
• CPA or CA or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, using financial analysis to identify emerging risks and opportunities and advise College leaders on their options.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, statutory returns and regulatory compliance reports, and maintain strong financial controls and risk management practices.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and responsive service.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including family fee billing, the College Fee Assistance Program and debtor management, with discretion and care in your work with families.
• Lead accounts payable and procurement, working with budget holders to strengthen financial understanding and support effective decisions.
• Oversee payroll and workforce budgeting, including compliance with legislative, award and enterprise agreement requirements.
• Review finance systems and workflows, remove unnecessary steps and support colleagues to adopt improved practices.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Education

CPA or CA or equivalent

Job description

Kilbreda College is seeking a values-driven Finance Manager to steward resources, lead the Finance Team and enable confident decision-making across the College. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strengthening financial controls within a Catholic school setting.

As Finance Manager, you will collaborate with the Business Manager, Principal and Leadership Team to simplify processes, provide timely information, and empower colleagues to own their financial work.