Head of Finance & Operations

Head of Finance & Operations - Education

Company Background

Our client is a well-respected educational provider in Sydney’s Inner West. Working on campus, you will be a key part of the leadership overseeing all non-teaching functions. 

As a well-established and reputable education institution, our client has created an environment that values collaboration, communication and teamwork.

With fantastic tenure across the organisation and a commitment to taking care of their staff, the leadership have created a busy, collaborative and vibrant environment that people love to be part of!

The Role

As the Head of Finance & Operations, you will be responsible for all non-teaching functions including finance, HR & payroll, IT & property, and enrollments. You will manage a team of 6 and contribute to the leadership of the organisation.

You will also serve as Company Secretary. 

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Overall finance management including hands-on reporting
• Complete budgeting and forecasting processes 
• Cash flow and treasury management
• Government compliance reporting 
• HR management & oversight of payroll
• Company secretarial duties including all regulatory requirements & reports, preparing Board agendas & packs and minute taking
• Property management for 2 sites
• Overall IT management
• Develop strategy as part of the leadership team and deliver on strategic goals
• CAPEX modelling and reporting as required

Your Background

To be considered for this Head of Finance & Operations role, you may be an existing Head of Finance, or a Finance Manager looking to step up into a broader role. You should also have the following skills and attributes:

• CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience in education, and experience in schools will be highly regarded
• Track record of process improvement/system implementation projects
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, especially collaborating with non-finance stakeholders

If you are keen to apply for this Head of Finance & Operations role, please contact Louise Philippou at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5643, quoting reference 8954 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.