Director of Finance position
Do you want to be part of a Christian community of learning that nurtures young people towards their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Director of Finance. Start date negotiable.
Located on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast of Auckland, KingsWay is a high achieving, growing, state integrated Christian school catering for Year 1-13 students. Our staff are supportive and collaborative, and our work is inspired by love/aroha, heartened by faith/whakapono in Jesus Christ, and motivated by gospel hope/tūmanako.
About the Job
Reporting to the Executive Principal, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial advice and support to the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, while proactively managing the financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow and other related statutory requirements of the school. This role is permanent full-time, term time only with an additional 5 weeks during school holidays.
Key responsibilities include:
Effectively setting direction for, leading, and motivating the finance team.
Ensuring the smooth functioning of the finance team activities and driving improvements in efficiencies of systems, processes, and policies
Leading and project managing finance related projects that result in timely improved efficiencies, systems, and procedures.
Managing annual budgets and overseeing cash flow
Timely regular financial reporting and preparation of annual accounts in conjunction with the auditors
The successful applicant will:
Have a tertiary degree in Business or Commerce with extensive experience in Finance and Accounting
Possess proven experience in a senior financial management role and strong business acumen
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the abilitity to think strategically, balanced with an eye for detail
Possess a high level of professional integrity and the confidence to offer alternative points of view
Be will willing to support our special character
Financial experience in the Education sector is advantageous
If this sounds like you, and you want to support the work of shaping confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners who are growing in faith, hope, and love in Jesus, apply today!
Applications close on Friday, 14 March at 9am and must be submitted online via the link below: