Location: Australian Capital Territory (ACT region)
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for‐purpose organisation that has been providing community‐based services for over 50 years. Our vision of 'A caring community where everyone belongs' is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our financial operations and support the organisation's strategic and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide financial management advice and analysis to the Executive team, ensuring compliance with all financial, statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements, and relevant Board policies and procedures.
Provide advice on long‐term business and financial planning to support organisational strategy and sustainability.
Undertake detailed analysis of the financial performance of each service line and program to identify key financial performance drivers influencing monthly and annual results, assess program sustainability, and identify risks and opportunities.
Provide financial leadership, including cost and revenue optimisation, investment and cashflow management, accounting and payroll oversight, tax matters, contract and commercial management, and enterprise risk management.
Lead collaborative financial planning and forecasting processes with the Executive team to ensure financial and operational alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives.
Develop, manage and oversee the organisational budget, ensuring a realistic and integrated view of financial and workforce requirements to achieve agreed outcomes and long‐term financial sustainability.
Drive continuous cost optimisation and financial efficiency initiatives across the organisation.
Establish, review and monitor key financial performance indicators, metrics and reporting frameworks to support informed decision‐making.
Provide leadership and management of the Finance team, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, capability development and fostering a high‐performance culture.
Job Description About You
You are a proactive and detail‐driven Finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering accurate, timely financial insights. Confident with financial systems and reporting, you thrive in a fast‐paced environment and take pride in maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to a strong, performance‐focused culture.
You will bring:
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business, with demonstrated leadership experience in a finance management role.
CPA or CA qualification (mandatory).
Substantial financial management experience, including taxation, statutory and regulatory compliance, financial reporting, governance, and legal or regulatory matters.
Demonstrated experience providing high‐level financial advice and support to Executive teams and Boards, preferably within a for‐purpose/not‐for‐profit or complex service delivery environment.
Proven ability to establish, manage and sustain effective stakeholder relationships, with strong influencing and partnering capability with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Highly developed leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated experience leading teams, managing performance, and building organisational capability.
Desired Skills and Experience
Why work with Woden Community Services?
* Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
* Discounted fees to use WCS Children's Services Programs.
* 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part‐time employees.
* 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
* Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
* Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.
* Paid additional wellbeing day per calendar year.
Applications may close once suitable candidates have been selected, don't delay get your application in today!
WCS supports diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.
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