Job Description
Pay: $140K+ Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Malvern (with flexible work options)
Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our client's financial operations and provide hands-on management of a small finance team. Reporting directly to the COO, you will oversee month-end processes, budgeting, financial reporting, and payroll.
A key part of your role will be analysing and reporting on financial performance and management metrics, providing insights that inform strategic decisions and support organisational sustainability. You'll also maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Benefits:
- A range of attractive employee benefits including tax-free salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements and work-from-home options
- Wednesdays are generally an on-site team day
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team
- Exposure to all aspects of financial management in a purpose-driven values-based organisation
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate monthly financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts
- Analyse financial performance and management metrics, providing actionable insights to senior leaders
- Manage budgets, monitor cash flow, and support strategic decision-making
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments
- Manage payroll, ensuring compliance with taxation, superannuation, and employment legislation
- Lead, mentor, and develop two direct reports (AP/AR Officer and Payroll Officer)
- Coordinate Finance & Risk Committee meetings, including preparing papers, agendas, and minutes
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and funding agencies
What You'll Bring:
- CPA/CA qualified
- 2+ years in a finance management role
- Experience in financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and budget management
- Experience with not-for-profit financial management, NDIS and state government funding, and grant acquittals
- Excellent communication, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel; experience with Dynamics Business Central desirable
Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant probity checks including criminal history, NDIS worker screening, and working with children check.
About Tradewind Australia:
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors. We partner with leading organisations across Australia to connect skilled professionals with roles that align.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today and join a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will make a real impact. Please apply today with your CV or contact Sam Read at sam.read@twrecruitment.com.au or on 03 9087 1020 for more information.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
