Finance Manager

About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican schoolpassionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy toachieve his personal best in every way. The School’scutting-edge teaching and learning techniques, supported by aresearch centre, attract the best minds in education.

The role

Applications are currently invited from suitably experiencedFinance Managers to join our team in this varied leadershiprole. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Manager isaccountable for ensuring the smooth running of the Finance team,assisting with the department’s daily operations acrosscreditors, debtors, payroll, PAYG, BAS, Superannuation andWorkCover. The Finance Manager is also responsible for a range ofwider finance related tasks such as statutory reporting, budgeting,forecasting, and cash flow management.

This position is an ideal role for someone who is seeking totake their career to the next level whilst also demonstrating:

• Experience formulating budgets, forecasts and performance/analytical reports.
• Experience managing a small team and a commitment to achieving team goals through being ‘hands on’ as required.
• An understanding of GST and ideally, how it relates to Schools. 
• Exceptional verbal communication skills to support interaction with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, deal with multiple and urgent priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well developed analytical and problem solviung skills. 
• CA / CPA qualified with practical, commercial experience.
• Experience utilising Synergetic and/or Alii advantageous.

A current Working with Children Check is essential for thisposition. Should you not have a current check, you would beexpected to apply for one if you were successful in securing theposition.

Note: the role has 4 weeks annual leave and is thereforerequired to work during the majority of the school holidays. Thereis a degree of flexibility in negotiating additionalleave.

Why work for us?

• Play a part in the leadership of our Professional Support Staff.
• Work with a dynamic and supportive COO.
• Do what you love in an educational context.
• Be a part of an environment that supports Staff Development.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description for the role, click on the linkbelow. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via*******@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button tobe redirected to our secure online recruitment portal. Allapplications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close: Monday 19 February 2024,5pm.  

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protectionof children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportiveworking environment for diverse communities. The successfulapplicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening,and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policyand Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Attachments:
- FinanceManager_February2024.pdf