Finance Manager

Stella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition. As one of ten schools nationally, that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice, and peace.

Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student. At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the leadership, management and continuous improvement of the College’s finance function. The role supports accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, payroll governance, regulatory compliance and efficient financial operations.

Reporting to the Director of Business Services, the Finance Manager provides timely financial analysis and advice to support informed decision-making, effective stewardship and the College’s long-term financial sustainability.

Role accountabilities include:

• Leadership and team development
• Financial management and reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Payroll governance and compliance
• Accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement controls
• Insurance and property …