Finance Manager

Sacred Heart College are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent, experienced Finance Manager to join our staff. On a day-to-day level the finance portfolio will include College monthly financial reconciliations and reporting, payroll, budget preparation along with preparation of accounts for audit and management of members of the finance team. A further component to this role is being the Hostel liaison with external/internal parties including payroll backup as and when required.

Integral to this position, your practical hands-on approach is essential. Ideally you will bring the following attributes:

• Proven leadership experience
• Strong business acumen
• Solid finance management experience, including year-end and audit preparation
• CA ANZ qualified, or a relevant accounting degree with substantial equivalent experience

·         Competent using various accounting systems, with working knowledge of Xero

·         Experience in the education sector is preferred but not essential

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer your analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with attention to detail are important in this role, as is the ability to work adaptably and collaboratively with staff, governance boards and external partners.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. The successful applicant will be required to support the Catholic special character of the College and will be subject to safety checks, including Police vetting.