Finance Manager

Kilbreda College is seeking a Finance Manager who can see what’s possible, respond as needs change and bring people with them. You will lead and develop our Finance Team, simplify the way we work and help colleagues across the College make confident, well-informed decisions.

Founded in 1904, Kilbreda is a Catholic girls’ school in the Brigidine tradition. Guided by our motto, Fortiter et Suaviter (Strength and Kindliness), we form young women of hope and compassion with the courage to act for justice. As Finance Manager, you will help sustain that mission through careful stewardship of the College’s resources, and through the way you lead your team and serve our community.

About the Role

Working closely with the Business Manager, Principal and College Leadership Team, you will bring sound financial judgement and a forward-looking perspective to the College’s planning and decisions. You will make our systems and processes easier to use and better at delivering timely, reliable information. You will build the capability of the Finance Team, empowering colleagues and giving them the confidence to own their work.

You will:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, using financial analysis to identify emerging risks and opportunities and advise College leaders on their options.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, statutory returns and regulatory compliance reports, and maintain strong financial controls and risk management practices.
• Lead and develop the Finance Team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and responsive service.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including family fee billing, the College Fee Assistance Program and debtor management, with discretion and care in your work with families.
• Lead accounts payable and procurement, working with budget holders to strengthen financial understanding and support effective decisions.
• Oversee payroll and workforce budgeting, including compliance with legislative, award and enterprise agreement requirements.
• Review finance systems and workflows, remove unnecessary steps and support colleagues to adopt improved practices.

About You

You bring strong financial management experience, a relevant qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) and a commitment to supporting the Catholic identity, mission and values of Kilbreda College. You lead with integrity and care, listen closely and follow through on what you say you will do.

You can demonstrate how you have:

• Used financial insight to anticipate risks, identify opportunities and explain trade-offs clearly so leaders can make informed decisions
• Streamlined a finance process or improved a system, helped colleagues adopt the change and demonstrated the difference it made
• Built the skills and confidence of a team through coaching, clear expectations and opportunities to take responsibility
• Built trust across teams by being accessible and responsive, and helped colleagues understand and use financial information in their work
• Exercised sound judgement and discretion when balancing competing priorities or handling confidential matters

At Kilbreda, you will join colleagues who care deeply about the education of young women and the community that supports them. You will have the opportunity to shape how finance supports the work of the College, build the capability of our Finance Team and steward the resources that sustain a Kilbreda education for future generations.

How to apply

Applications close at 9.00 am on Tuesday 23 November 2026. We may review applications as they are received.

Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter and complete the application form. In your cover letter, briefly describe a finance process you improved, how you helped colleagues adopt the change and what difference it made.

Kilbreda College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.