Finance Manager

Full Time | Immediate Start

St Michael's Collegiate School is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead the School's financial operations and contribute to the ongoing success of one of Tasmania's leading independent schools.

Reporting to the Director of Business Services, this senior leadership role is responsible for the management of the School's finance function, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. The Finance Manager will provide high-quality financial leadership, reporting, compliance, budgeting and strategic financial advice to support sound decision-making and the achievement of the School's strategic objectives.

About St Michael's Collegiate School

Since 1892, St Michael's Collegiate School has been a leading Anglican girls' school in the heart of Hobart. Guided by our values of Courage, Integrity and Compassion, we provide exceptional educational opportunities from the early learning years through to Year 12 and foster a culture where students and staff are inspired to learn and empowered to lead.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will lead all aspects of the School's financial operations and financial infrastructure, ensuring effective financial management, strong governance, regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the finance team

• Managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling processes

• Preparing management reports, financial statements and Board reporting

• Managing statutory and regulatory compliance obligations

• Leading internal and external audit processes

• Managing banking, cash flow, borrowing facilities and financial risk

• Overseeing DGR fund administration and reporting

• Managing the School's insurance program and claims processes

• Driving continuous improvement, automation and system enhancements across the finance function.

About You

You are a qualified finance professional with demonstrated experience leading finance functions in a complex organisation. You bring strong expertise in financial management, reporting, compliance, budgeting and governance, together with the analytical and strategic capability to support informed decision-making and organisational success.

An effective and collaborative leader, you build strong relationships, develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement through efficient systems, processes and controls. You demonstrate integrity, professionalism and sound judgement, and are committed to contributing to a values-based school community.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, applicants will demonstrate:

Essential

1. Professional Qualification

   • Full membership of CA ANZ or CPA Australia.

2. Senior Finance Leadership Experience

   • Minimum five years' experience in a senior finance leadership or management role with responsibility for financial operations, reporting, compliance and governance.

3. Financial Management Expertise

   • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management and financial analysis within a complex organisation.

4. Governance, Risk and Compliance

   • Proven experience managing statutory reporting, taxation obligations, audit processes, internal controls and financial compliance frameworks.

5. Leadership and People Management

   • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop teams while fostering accountability, collaboration and high performance.

6. Strategic and Analytical Capability

   • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to provide strategic financial advice and support organisational planning.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

   • Highly developed communication and relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, managers, committees, external advisers and regulators.

8. Systems and Continuous Improvement

   • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, system enhancements and automation initiatives that improve efficiency, controls and service delivery.

9. Values Alignment

   • A commitment to supporting and promoting the Christian mission, values and ethos of St Michael's Collegiate School.

Desirable

• Experience in the independent school, education, not-for-profit or similarly regulated sector.

• Experience presenting financial information to Boards, Committees or executive leadership groups.

Why Join Collegiate?

• Join a respected and values-driven educational institution.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and organisational success.

• Work within a collaborative and supportive leadership environment.

• Salary packaging options.

• Subsidised tuition.

• Enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of education in Tasmania.

Your Application

A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining how their skills, qualifications and experience meet the selection criteria, together with a current resume.

For further information, please contact the Director of Business Services, Ms Yi Zhang at ********@collegiate.tas.edu.au

St Michael's Collegiate School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and maintaining a child-safe environment. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy all employment screening requirements, including Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), a criminal history check and evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.

Applications close: 5:00pm Friday 19 June 2026