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Senior Manager- Finance| Based at our newly built Oak Flats office
Join a highly regarded Illawarra-based organisation, honoured for Excellence in Workplace Culture, Large Business, and Business of the Year. We are seeking a Senior Manager- Finance who brings a unique blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong financial leadership within a purpose-driven environment.
As a values-centred leader, you are recognised for your integrity and sharp commercial acumen. You possess deep knowledge of compliance and governance, consistently anticipating the organisation’s needs. Your communication is clear and impactful, and you approach challenges with calm, analytical precision. Proactive and dependable, you confidently manage complex financial matters while inspiring and supporting a high-performing team.
If you want to apply your expertise in a respected organisation where your leadership is valued, your impact is significant, and your work contributes to a greater purpose, we would love to hear from you.
The opportunity
You will play a critical leadership role in shaping the financial direction of the organisation, ensuring strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and strategic insight. As Senior Manager- Finance, you will lead all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, payroll governance, budgeting, and analysis. Your work will provide the executive team and board with the clarity and confidence needed to make informed, future-focused decisions. You’ll maintain a strong control environment, ensure full regulatory compliance, and continuously improve systems, processes, and performance. Working closely with internal leaders and external partners, you will build influence across the organisation and lead a capable finance team committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support long-term sustainability and impact.
The benefits | Recognising your value
* Attractive remuneration package up to $185K, inclusive of accrued days off (ADOs) and leave loading
* Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging: Save up to $18,550 in tax annually.
* Career Development: Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
* Wellbeing Benefits: Subsidised access to gyms nationwide with Fitness Passport.
* Comprehensive Support: 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing resources via LifeWorks.
The requirements | What it takes to do this work
Essential
* CA or CPA qualified, with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
* At least 10 years' experience in senior financial leadership roles, ideally within complex or regulated environments such as aged care, health, or the not-for-profit sector
* Proven expertise in statutory financial reporting, payroll governance, and strategic business planning
* Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams, driving financial transformation, and influencing executive and board-level stakeholders
* Advanced capability in financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting to support decision-making
* Strong integrity, sound judgement, and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
* A leadership approach that aligns with the organisation’s values and a genuine commitment to person-centred care
Desirable
* Knowledge of the aged care sector, including funding models, prudential compliance, and regulatory requirements
* Ability to navigate change and support strategic transformation, particularly in response to sector reforms
* Familiarity with financial systems, BI tools, and modern HR/payroll platforms
* Understanding of governance, financial delegations, and risk management in not-for-profit settings
* Experience leading process improvements and driving operational efficiency across teams
What Our People Love About Working Here
A focus on purpose over profit: As a not-for-profit organisation, our leaders and board care deeply about the vision. What’s in the best interests of older people always trumps profits. Everything goes back into the business. And everything you do has a meaningful impact in the local community.
A supportive, passionate culture: It’s a community filled with inspiring, big-hearted people. We back each other, listen without judgement and lead with kindness, respect and unwavering support - for our customers, residents and each other. This is encouraged from the top down and worked hard at – every day.
Leaders who value you: It’s important you feel valued. To us, this is not a one-off task. But a commitment to creating an environment where you feel seen, heard and valued – every day. Leaders and managers go out of their way to understand you, respect your opinions and hear what you have to say. This creates greater unity and collaboration with each other.
Who we are | A community who cares
Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want.
Do work that matters to you
This is your chance to do work that matters, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australia’s older community – now and in the future.
JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.
Are you keen? Then don’t delay applying. We review applications as we get them and will close the vacancy once we find the right person.
Got questions? You can contact *******@warrigal.com.au but please don’t send applications through email – we can’t accept them.
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.
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