Finance Manager – Make a meaningful difference to animals and the community in this high impact financial position within Queensland's best loved charities. Bring your financial insights and analysis to support the CFO and Leadership Team in informed decision-making, financial sustainability, and strategic planning. Ensure the smooth running of the day‐to‐day management of the organisation's finance function with robust internal controls and compliance expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Leadership: Provide effective leadership of the finance team to ensure a collaborative, accountable and high performing team culture. Provide direction, coaching and oversight to enable staff capability, service quality and the effective delivery of finance outcomes.
* Financial Management and Compliance: Ensure the organisation's financial operations are managed effectively and in accordance with legislative, regulatory, audit and policy requirements. Maintain robust internal controls, financial processes and delegated authority frameworks to safeguard organisational assets and support financial integrity.
* Month End and Year End Processes: Lead the month end and year end finance processes to ensure financial records are complete, accurate and finalised within required timeframes. Coordinate audit preparation, year‐end workpapers, financial statement support, and associated reporting requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
* Reporting and Analytics: Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports including, but not limited to, P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, to support organisational performance monitoring and informed decision making. Provide timely monthly management reporting, including variance analysis, and financial commentary to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
* Work Health and Safety: Comply with regulations, identify and manage risks and implement strategies to mitigate hazards in the workplace.
* Workplace Agreements: Abide by all workplace agreements, organisational policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Maintain knowledge of applicable requirements and comply with all reasonable management directions.
Essential Qualifications And Experience
* Bachelor qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant or Finance Manager role.
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.
* Sound understanding of accounting standards, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.
* Experience preparing month‐end and year‐end reporting.
* Understanding of end to end payroll process including Awards, compliance obligations, and leave entitlements.
* High‐level analytical and independent problem‐solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non‐financial stakeholders.
* High proficiency in Excel.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in the not‐for‐profit sector.
* Experience with grant acquittals, funding agreements, and program reporting.
* Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems, NetSuite & MYOB.
We Offer
* Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work policy to support work‐life balance.
* A collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Employee discounts on veterinary services.
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