Finance Manager

at  Foundation House

• Full-time, ongoing position in a values-based organisation
• Brunswick head office, free onsite parking, close to PT
• Salary of $130,989 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Full-time, ongoing position in a values-based organisation
• Brunswick head office, free onsite parking, close to PT
• Salary of $130,989 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Managing the finance team; overseeing team operations, supporting staff development, fostering collaboration and addressing real time issues.
• Managing and administering financial systems (including payroll), to ensure efficient and accurate operation while meeting all regulatory, contractual, and legislative obligations.
• Preparing annual budgets with the Agency Management Team (AMT) and regular monitoring/analysis of financial performance against budget.
• Preparing and providing statutory and other reports and expert advice to the executive and Board to enable effective and productive decision making
• Developing the business literacy and financial capability of the organisation
• Preparing the annual statutory accounts in line with the most recent changes and compliance requirements under the Australian Accounting Standards
• Analysing month end financial performance against budget, ensuring payroll, accounts receivable and creditors are effectively managed.

The role is an ongoing, full-time position based in our Brunswick head office.
What you’ll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting with a CA or CPA membership.
• Previous experience in managing all aspects of financial management for a not-for-profit organisation, including overseeing payroll, budgets and reporting.
• Experience with financial management and the development and management of budgets, plus competency in accounting software applications, preferably MYOB Advanced and Velixo.
• Analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and use initiative; competency in using data analysis tools and financial report writing skills appropriate for reports to the Board and senior management.
• High level knowledge and understanding of legislation – tax, superannuation, FBT, long service leave, portable long service leave.
• High familiarity with accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures including the Accounting Standards (with special emphasis on AASB15, AASB 16 and AASB 1058).
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level organisational, communication and time management skills, plus a commitment and values alignment to the purpose of Foundation House.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.