Finance Manager

School Jobs; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Boys' High School seeks a finance lead to manage payroll, budgeting, monthly accounts, cash flow, and staffing expenditure for the school and Adams House, reporting to the Headmaster.

You will supervise two finance staff and coordinate with external accountants preparing annual statements, ensuring sound financial practices and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting or finance qualification, or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Experience with payroll, budgeting and monthly accounts.
• Management experience in school finance is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, budget preparation and monitoring, monthly accounts, and cash flow.
• Oversee staffing expenditure and report to Headmaster.
• Lead two finance staff and coordinate with external accountants who prepare annual financial statements.

Skills

Payroll

Budgeting

Cash flow

Staff management

Communication

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.