Strategic Finance & Operations Leader for Education

Investigator; Victor Harbor; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigator College in Victor Harbor, SA, seeks an experienced Business Manager to shape the College's financial strategy and lead supporting operations. Reporting to the Principal, you will guide governance, risk management and long-term planning to ensure sustainability and growth.

With an established finance team, you will oversee capital development, infrastructure, and corporate services, translating strategy into decisive action while building strong relationships with the College Board

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification with substantial senior financial experience.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, reporting and long-term financial planning experience.
• Strong commercial judgement overseeing complex operations, capex and major expenditures.
• Knowledge of governance, risk, regulatory compliance and organizational accountability.
• Experience leading and developing teams and managing external stakeholders.
• Proactive, decisive leadership style with ability to deliver improvements.
• Excellent communication to senior leaders and governing bodies.
• Experience in education sector highly regarded; cross-sector welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation.
• Provide sound commercial advice, evaluate investment opportunities and oversee major expenditures and contracts.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, oversee risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee facilities, grounds, maintenance programs and capital works.
• Provide leadership across corporate services and ensure efficient, responsive operations.
• Contribute as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Investigator College in Victor Harbor, SA, seeks an experienced Business Manager to shape the College's financial strategy and lead supporting operations. Reporting to the Principal, you will guide governance, risk management and long-term planning to ensure sustainability and growth.

With an established finance team, you will oversee capital development, infrastructure, and corporate services, translating strategy into decisive action while building strong relationships with the College Board