Director, Finance and Business Services

St Peters is a Coeducational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church with a mission of Excellence in Christian Co-education. It consists of 3 sites – Indooroopilly, Springfield and Ironbark and has over 500 employees.We are seeking a motivated and highly experienced finance professional to join our College. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director, Finance and Business Services is responsible for strategic and operational leadership, and the development of high performing finance function to support delivery of the College’s strategic intent. Breadth of expertise, leadership experience, ability to balance strategic and operational priorities, present to high level committees and work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and College Staff are fundamental requirements of the role.Utilising extensive leadership and finance expertise, the role provides the opportunity to make a difference to business services across the College.  Managing a team of 4-5 , the breadth of the portfolio presents an exciting opportunity to develop and utilise your knowledge and skills, in a purpose driven community, to deliver its commitment to developing young people who make a difference in the world.The successful candidate will have:Tertiary qualifications in accounting and CA or CPA qualification essentialDemonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in mid-senior level finance management position within a complex environment (minimum 7 years relevant experience)Extensive experience overseeing financial management, reporting, and accounting servicesAbility to provide strategic advice and long term strategic financial modelling and analysis to Boards and the executiveDemonstrated leadership with proven ability to develop and support a high performing team and establish effective relationships with peers and stakeholdersExceptional time management skills, ability to prioritise competing demands, meet strict deadlines and work effectively in a high-volume environmentExperience and understanding of operating rhythms in an independent school or education sector will be highly regardedWe are looking for relevant and transferable experience. Overall, you must be a collaborative and experienced leader who can balance strategic and operational requirements, communicate effectively and be a change agent to create a rewarding and high performing environment.To view the position description for this role, please go to the advertisement on the St Peters Careers Page. To apply, please submit a cover letter, selection criteria response (no more than 4 pages) and resume via the link provided.For any questions relating to this position, please contact Karen Hill - Chief Operating Officer on 07 3377 6591.Applications close Monday 24 October 2022 - 9:00amPosition Description AUD Indooroopilly 4068