Overview
Deputy Regional Finance Business Partner
Location: Full-Time | Cairns Support Office | Flexible working arrangements considered
Are you a finance professional with strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a heart for mission? Do you want your work to directly support life-saving aviation programmes and strengthen the financial backbone of a global Christian organisation?
MAF is looking for a Deputy Regional Finance Business Partner to support the Regional Finance Manager and supervise our Support Office finance team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the smooth, accurate, and compliant running of our financial operations while mentoring and developing your team.
Why join MAF?
* Lead and mentor a finance team that supports life-saving aviation programmes across the Asia Pacific region
* Be part of a values-driven, supportive global organisation
* Make a tangible impact while developing your professional and leadership skills
* Serve God through your profession, combining faith and finance to further MAF’s mission
**NOTE: Applicants must have current rights to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment background checks including a Criminal History check. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment.**
Responsibilities
What you’ll do
You’ll oversee the day-to-day management of the Support Office finance function, providing guidance, technical advice, and training to staff. You’ll maintain strong financial controls, monitor cash flow, manage banking and credit card processes, and oversee insurances.
You’ll ensure accounting records—including nominal ledgers, restricted and designated funds, and the fixed asset register—are accurate and up to date. You’ll monitor Accounts Receivable and project finances to ensure timely funding and project success.
Your role will also involve producing high-quality financial reports, supporting audits, reviewing monthly management accounts, and leading the annual budgeting process for support departments in the region. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to programme finance staff, provide targeted training, and deputise for the Regional Finance Manager when required.
Through it all, you’ll model MAF’s Christian values and participate in the spiritual life of the organisation, joining in prayer, reflection, and fellowship while supporting your team to do the same. We are looking for the successful candidate to start Feb 2026.
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Last day for accepting applications is Sunday 11th Jan
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
What we’re looking for
Qualifications and Experience:
* Graduate-level, internationally recognised accounting qualification
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting or related finance roles
* At least 3 years’ experience managing a finance team
* Strong background in budgeting, management accounts, and finance business partnering
* Knowledge of charity or corporate legislation, internal controls, and accounting policies
* Experience working in multi-cultural teams; mission experience desirable
Personal Strengths:
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o Strongly relational with excellent influencing and relationship-building skills
o Able to focus on detail while maintaining a strategic perspective
o Collaborative, flexible, and able to balance multiple priorities without losing sight of policy or objectives
o Aligned with MAF’s Christian mission, values, and purpose
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