Finance and Business Services Manager
About our school
Tyndale is a preschool to Year 12 co-educational school located in Blacktown, Sydney. At Tyndale we believe that God has given parents the responsibility for the nurture of their children according to the Word of the Lord. Tyndale is therefore committed to partnering with parents in the Christian education of their children by equipping students to be disciples of Jesus through Christ-centred Biblical education.
About the role
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and committed people for the fulltime 12-month contract role (parental leave) of Finance and Business Services Manager.
As a member of the Tyndale Executive Team, the Finance and Business Services Manager works closely with the Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Tyndale's finance and business services functions. The role is responsible for financial management, budgeting, reporting and cash flow management, as well as overseeing enrolments, property and facilities, school transport services, and Coffee Tyn and Lunch Online.
Reporting to the Principal, the successful applicant will contribute to the effective stewardship of the Tyndale's resources and support the achievement of its educational and strategic objectives.
Essential Criteria
· Christian of a Reformed/Evangelical persuasion, who is an active member of a Reformed/Evangelical church
· Whole-heartedly subscribe to our School's Educational Creed
· Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)
· Undergraduate degree in accounting, commerce, business or related discipline/s, relevant postgraduate qualifications highly desirable
· CA/ CPA
· Familiarity with the financial, accounting, and government funding requirements and practices of Australian educational institutions
· Extensive experience in similar management finance/accounting role
· Team management and leadership
· Initiative and drive
· Ability to work within time constraints and achieve strict deadlines
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people at all levels
· Demonstrated management / financial reporting experience and working with or advising senior leaders and directors
· A proven capacity to use and adapt to technology and contemporary accounting software programs
· Demonstrated skills and experience in process streamlining and workflow management
· Commitment to driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of positive change
· Ability to interpret relevant legislation
· Attention to detail and accuracy
For more information about working at Tyndale, please click here to see a copy of our Staff Recruitment Booklet.
Tyndale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant, therefore, will need to hold and maintain a valid NSW Working With Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).
All children and young people who come to Tyndale have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have zero tolerance for abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The School regards its child safety responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to maintain a child safe culture and ensure compliance with all relevant child safe organisation and child protection laws and regulations.
Each member of the School community has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit an online application.
For further information, please phone the Principal on (02) 8811 7800.
Applications close on Sunday 19th July 2026.
