<p><strong>FULL-TIME | PERMANENT | SALARY $120,000 TO $135,000 P.A.PLUS SUPER | COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY </strong></p><p><strong>An exciting opportunity exists for a Manager Urban Schools Finance to join the Catholic Education Office, Darwin.</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced finance professional with a proven ability to transform data into actionable insights? Do you have a passion for streamlining financial processes and driving strategic decision-making? Do you thrive on optimizing financial performance and guiding teams to success?</p><p>If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Manager - Urban Schools Finance on our team!</p><p><strong>The Company:</strong></p><p>Catholic Education in the Northern Territory is a network of schools built on Christian values and on the history and traditions of this land across Australia&#39;s top end. Catholic Education has a network of 18 schools in the Northern Territory - five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre and five remote schools and Early Learning Centres.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>The Manager Urban Schools Finance provides professional leadership and support to the financial and payroll operations of our 12 Urban Catholic Schools. This includes organising professional development, implementing policies and procedures, preparing or reviewing financial reports and support schools with preparations for internal and external audit. Prepare analytical insights on the schools’ financial performance and assist the CFO in developing strategies to ensure the schools’ ongoing and long term financial viability. </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Consult, coach and mentor Principals, Finance Officers and Business Managers in the delivery of strong financial sustainability.</li><li>Deliver expert advice and leadership in technical accountability, including financial and payroll operations needs for Urban Schools.</li><li>Work with stakeholders to lead, develop and implement budgeting processes for financial governance and operational review.</li><li>Provide or organise professional development opportunities for a focussed financial service, reporting and training in accordance to policies and practices for finance staff across CENT.</li><li>Monitor, analyse and report on school’s financial viability, highlighting any emerging gap analysis or risks and report back to the Chief Financial Officer.</li><li>Preparation of business cases for Urban Schools/ Colleges, development of benchmarking and reporting dashboards.</li><li>Monitor and assist urban schools in their preparations for external audit process and produce draft annual financial statements.</li></ul><p><strong>Full details are outlined in the position description within the Information Pack.</strong></p><p><strong>What we Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary</li><li>Relocation Assistance up to $ 2,500</li><li>Excellent Work Life Balance – 35 hour working week</li><li>Funded Professional Development</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li></ul><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment with legislation.</p><p><strong>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</strong></p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p><strong>DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW</strong></p><p><strong>For external applicants, click &#39;Apply&#39; to complete the application.</strong></p><p><strong>For CENT internal employees - click on the below link to complete the application:</strong></p><p><a href="https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token&#61;24c28e9b-29e2-4318-b5a7-e5603e690042&amp;f&#61;%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite&#61;CES" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token&#61;24c28e9b-29e2-4318-b5a7-e5603e690042&amp;f&#61;%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite&#61;CES</strong></a></p><p>To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in the position description.</p><p>If you require more information regarding applying to this position please contact Recruitment on <strong>(08) 8984 1400. </strong></p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 23 October 2024</strong></p>