Strategic Finance Manager — Independent School

Davidson; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its finance function, reporting to the Board Secretary. The role covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll and controls, with additional oversight of administration and operations including facilities hire and the Red & Black Shop.

You will lead and develop finance staff, provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and committees, and partner with stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's finance function, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee statutory compliance, audit, payroll and financial controls.
• Provide financial advice to senior leadership and Board committees.
• Lead and develop finance and administration staff.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll and controls

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CA accreditation

Tools

TASS

MicroPay

Job description

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its finance function, reporting to the Board Secretary. The role covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, payroll and controls, with additional oversight of administration and operations including facilities hire and the Red & Black Shop.

You will lead and develop finance staff, provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and committees, and partner with stakeholders to drive