Strategic Finance & Operations Director — Education

The Kilmore International School | 领英; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshwater Christian College invites applications for the role of Director of Finance and Business Operations, a senior leadership position reporting to the Principal. The role oversees financial and business functions and guides long-term sustainability in a values-driven Christian learning community.

The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and capital works, with responsibility for governance, risk and ICT.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in financial management and business operations, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting skills with ability to model financial scenarios.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management, taxation and funding acquittal.
• Experience leading capital works, facilities and major projects.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the College’s financial and business functions.
• Oversee finance, facilities, capital development, ICT, risk and compliance.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Principal and College Board; align resources with mission.

Skills

Senior-level financial management

Strategic financial planning

Governance, compliance & risk

Capital works & major projects

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA/CPA/CA)

Job description

Freshwater Christian College invites applications for the role of Director of Finance and Business Operations, a senior leadership position reporting to the Principal. The role oversees financial and business functions and guides long-term sustainability in a values-driven Christian learning community.

The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and capital works, with responsibility for governance, risk and ICT.