Finance Manager: Lead Finance & Strategy in Education

Lauriston Girls' School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lauriston Girls’ School in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and reporting, and ensure financial controls across the school.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will translate financial data into practical insights for decision-makers, drive continuous improvement, and build financial capability across the School while upholding governance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CPA or CA membership.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a Finance team.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in independent schools, education, not-for-profit or similarly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management of the School.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, school fee administration, procurement and financial controls.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and annual audit requirements.
• Turn financial information into clear, practical insights that support informed decision-making.
• Develop financial models, monitor performance and communicate implications to stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the Finance team and build financial capability across the School.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

CPA or CA membership

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Lauriston Girls’ School in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and reporting, and ensure financial controls across the school.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will translate financial data into practical insights for decision-makers, drive continuous improvement, and build financial capability across the School while upholding governance and regulatory requirements.