Finance Manager

Nztest; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Boys' High School seeks a capable Finance Manager to lead the school’s financial operations and staff. You’ll oversee payroll, budgeting, monthly accounts, cash flow and staffing expenditure, while coordinating with external accountants on annual statements.

You’ll work with staff and families to balance sound financial practice with the school’s educational priorities, bringing clarity, accuracy and proactive problem–solving to a values-led environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance qualification or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Management experience preferred but not required; school finance experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, budget preparation and monitoring, and monthly accounts.
• Oversee cash flow and staffing expenditure.
• Coordinate with external accountants who prepare the annual financial statements.

Skills

Clear communication

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Organized

Accurate

Proactive

Education

Accounting or finance qualification

Job description

The role supports our educational purpose through reliable financial management and an approachable, responsive service. You will work with staff and families to resolve financial matters and find practical solutions, making processes straightforward while maintaining sound financial practice.

Reporting to the Headmaster, you will manage and support two finance staff across the school and Adams House, our boarding hostel. Responsibilities include payroll, budget preparation and monitoring, monthly accounts, cash flow, and staffing expenditure. You will also coordinate with external accountants who prepare the annual financial statements.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, builds positive working relationships and takes a practical, collaborative approach to problem-solving. You will be organised, accurate and proactive, with the ability to balance financial responsibility with the needs and wider purpose of the school.

Christchurch Boys' High School is a values-led environment where financial stewardship, service to others and the school's educational priorities all play an important part in decision-making.

Applicants should have a relevant accounting or finance qualification, or equivalent practical knowledge. Previous management experience, school finance experience and Chartered Accountant status would be helpful but are not required.

This is a full-time role throughout the year, including school holidays. The commencement date is negotiable.

School: Christchurch Boys' High School - 327

Closing Date: 4:00 pm Thursday, 12 November