Finance Director

UP Education is a leading Australasian dual-sector education group, delivering foundation, vocational, and higher education to domestic and international students. At UP Education, we are on a mission : to elevate and empower students to unlock their potential. Known for our agility and responsiveness to the changing world.

What sets us apart from other tertiary providers? It is, quite simply, our people. Our teams come from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds and offer a broad diversity of professional experience. But we all have one thing in common – we are all firm believers in the power of education to transform lives, and we all have the drive to make a significant impact in the communities with which we work.

We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional, and at UP Education, we have an ongoing commitment to the development of our staff.

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Director to join our Support Office in Ponsonby. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this role is a pivotal business partner to entity CEOs and senior leadership teams across UP Education. You will be a trusted advisor, providing real-time financial insight, reporting, and analysis that drive confident decision-making and sustainable growth.

This role involves a blend of financial planning & analysis and core reporting . You’ll take ownership of monthly management accounts and play a strategic role in budgeting, forecasting, and supporting leaders with clear financial insights that shape business performance.

Key responsibilities include :

• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, with variance analysis.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple entities.
• Delivering financial commentary and insights to support operational decisions.
• Overseeing student debtors, fee protection, and cash flow management.
• Managing audits, external reporting, and tax obligations.
• Partnering with senior leaders to provide timely and actionable financial advice.

Qualifications

You are an experienced finance professional (CA qualified preferred) with at least 5 years of financial accounting experience. You bring strong FP&A skills alongside month-end reporting expertise, with proven capability in Excel and ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365). You are analytically strong, commercially minded, and thrive on partnering with leaders to influence outcomes.

This is a senior role where your financial expertise and leadership will directly shape the performance and sustainability of one of Australasia’s leading private education providers.

Additional Information

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we attract applications from people with identities and perspectives as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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