Finance Manager - Rockhampton Grammar School

Davidson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its finance function and work closely with the Board Secretary and senior leadership. The role covers finance, administration and operations across a broad portfolio.

Reporting to the Board Secretary, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll and financial controls, while also guiding staff and driving process improvements for greater efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a leadership finance role.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance expertise.
• Experience leading and developing finance staff.
• Ability to provide financial advice to senior leadership and Board committees.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee statutory compliance, audit, payroll and internal controls.
• Provide financial guidance to senior leadership and committees.
• Lead and develop finance and administration staff.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

CPA or CA accreditation

Tools

TASS

MicroPay

Job description

• Lead the finance function of a respected independent school
• Partner closely with the Board Secretary and senior leadership
• Broad role spanning finance, administration and operations

About the Organisation

The Rockhampton Grammar School is a respected independent school committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience. With a strong financial position and an established team, the school is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support its continued success.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board Secretary, the Finance Manager will lead the school's finance function, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll and financial controls.

This broad, hands-on role also includes oversight of key administrative and operational activities, including facilities hire and the Red & Black Shop.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial management, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Overseeing statutory compliance, audit, payroll and financial controls
• Providing financial advice to senior leadership and Board committees
• Leading and developing finance and administration staff
• Driving improvements in systems, processes and operational efficiency

About You

You are an experienced finance professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative leadership style. You enjoy working across a broad portfolio and building effective relationships with stakeholders.

You will bring:

• A minimum of five years' experience in a finance leadership role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and CPA or CA accreditation
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting and compliance expertise
• Demonstrated people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel proficiency

Experience with TASS and MicroPay, and within an independent school, educational setting, or not-for-profit environment, will be highly regarded.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a well-established school, working closely with senior leadership and an experienced team.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated for the right candidate.

Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.

Applications close on Wednesday 25 November 2026.