Strategic Finance Manager | Education Sector

Kilbreda College Mentone; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilbreda College seeks a Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team, champion sound budgeting and forecasting, and deliver timely financial reporting to College leadership. You will streamline processes and empower colleagues to own their financial work, ensuring strong controls and compliance across receivables, payables, and payroll.

You will work closely with the Business Manager and College Leadership Team, shaping financial strategy in a Catholic education context and supporting a sustainable

Qualifications

• Strong financial management experience.
• Commitment to Kilbreda College values.
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team.
• Ability to communicate financial information to leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, using financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities for College leaders.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, statutory returns and regulatory compliance reports, maintaining strong financial controls and risk management practices.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability and collaborative service.
• Oversee accounts receivable including family fee billing and debtor management with care for families.
• Lead accounts payable and procurement with budget holders to support informed decisions.
• Oversee payroll and workforce budgeting in line with legislation and enterprise agreements.
• Review finance systems and workflows to remove unnecessary steps and improve processes.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

CPA/CA or equivalent

Job description

Kilbreda College seeks a Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team, champion sound budgeting and forecasting, and deliver timely financial reporting to College leadership. You will streamline processes and empower colleagues to own their financial work, ensuring strong controls and compliance across receivables, payables, and payroll.

You will work closely with the Business Manager and College Leadership Team, shaping financial strategy in a Catholic education context and supporting a sustainable