Finance Manager

15 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to join our vibrant school community.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Employment Type: Full-time

Employment Status: Ongoing

Start Date: negotiable

Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, School fee concessions, annual Staff Development Award

Trinity Christian School is an independent Preschool to Year 12 school where students develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically through a wide range of learning experiences. We recognise the individual worth of each person and their responsibility to others. Trinity promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. Trinity offers all the professional advantages of a large and established organisation. However, our distinctive structure enables us to develop and support smaller caring communities of staff and families united by Christian vision, mission and values.

About the Role

The position of Finance Manager is a very important role within the life of the School. Operations of the Finance team must be efficient, God honouring and consistent with the School's vision to provide a Christ centred education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.

The Finance teams objectives are to contribute to the provision of a quality finance and administration service; provide effective administration and management of the School's financial resources and business functions; contribute to the financial sustainability of the School and achievement of its vision, mission, strategic direction and corporate performance goals.

The Finance Manager oversees all operational activities of the finance team and is responsible for the daily management of finance staff. The Finance Manager is part of the whole school leadership and reports directly to the Business Manager.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business discipline or experience equivalent to this qualification.


Experience


Demonstrated experience in dealing appropriately with highly confidential and sensitive information.

Desirable Experience in a range of accounting functions relevant to the School.


Abilities and skills


Proven ability to lead a team.

Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills including proven skills in communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, relationship building, and a service focussed approach.

Ability to motivate and inspire others, providing clear guidance and encouragement for people to flourish and reach their best potential.

Ability to plan and prioritise competing urgent demands and coordinate others to meet multiple needs simultaneously.

A good working knowledge and understanding of database management program, including Microsoft in particular Excel such as TASS or XERO.

Experience in web based management systems such as TASS and/or XERO.

A good understanding of financial processes and functions operating in a school environment.


Application Process

Applicants are required to complete the online application form at and provide a Candidate's Statement, Response to each of the Key Areas of Responsibility and Curriculum Vitae.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website

Initial enquiries: Please contact Rachel Lim, HR Officer on or email

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