THE ROLE:

The Finance Managers role is to manage and oversee key financial functions relating to effective finance including financial reporting, acquittals, budgets and payroll.

The role reports to the Chief Opperating Officer and works closely with key managers, the role also liaises with key external stakeholders including government agencies, auditors, regulatory bodies, and suppliers.

Work hours and working arrangements may be flexible for the right candidate.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provide financial leadership, collaborating closely with the COO
• Lead the delivery of day-to-day financial operations including payroll, payments, procurement, compliance, vendor management, internal enquiry management and financial reporting to ensure smooth and accurate functioning.
• Drive financial effectiveness by establishing robust financial accountability measures, implementing efficient systems and processes, and working collaboratively with the COO to optimise financial operations.
• Analyse complex financial problems and identify solutions.
• Offer financial advice to the COO & Leadership team.
• Identify financial opportunities for process improvement
• Instil a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, fostering an environment of accountability, learning, and improvement.
• Amend and maintain financial systems, procedures, and data to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with evolving organisational needs and industry standards.
• Provide financial analysis and management of financial functions.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential

1. Demonstrated high-level communication skills including the ability to deal with complex financial issues and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage varied and conflicting demands to agreed standards and timelines.
3. Ability to identify, within the context of the position, those emerging issues and events in need of organisational attention and initiate appropriate action.
4. Ability to use initiative, analytical skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills to achieve effective outcomes.
5. Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the SCHADS Award.
8. Knowledge of accounting software and systems (Xero)
9. Minimum of 5 years’ experience finance or accounting roles, with demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
10. Experience in the NDIS or Aged Care Sectors.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years’ experience do you have as a finance manager?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• How many years of payroll experience do you have?
• Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling?
• Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with?