Senior Manager Finance

In this new exciting position, you will lead the creation of our in-house finance function, ensuring financial stability, legal compliance, and the achievement of our ambitious social and financial goals. You will drive financial excellence by leading the development of our annual budget build, provide the ABA Board and executive with visibility of financial performance through rigorous and effective reporting and manage the annual external audit. Additionally, you will oversee essential financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring seamless processes across the Association. Full and effective handover will be provided by the existing team. 

Your expertise will guarantee ABA adheres to accounting standards and meets all compliance requirements. If you are a proactive financial leader with a passion for excellence, join us to influence strategic decisions and contribute to ABA's growth and success.
 

• Reporting and auditing
• Systems, processes and internal controls
• Budgeting, planning and forecasting
• Human resources management
• Board and leadership support

• Experience in leading an organisation's finance and compliance
• Demonstrable experience working closely with a Board, chief executive and senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data succinctly to lay audiences
• Outstanding analytical and interpretive ability
• Qualified Certified Practicing Accountant / Chartered Accountant

At ABA, you will be part of a highly committed, supportive team who are passionate about enabling mums, parents and families to give their babies the best start in life. 

This part-time role (20 hours per week) has been classified as SCHADS Level 7, $115,065 p.a pro rata excluding superannuation.  As an employee of a charity holding DGR status, you are able to salary package up to $18,550 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year. 

Our work environment is flexible and inclusive. ABA embraces diversity. All qualified candidates applying for this position will be considered regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Applicants should send a current CV with a cover letter (up to two pages maximum) outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position description, why you are interested in joining the team at ABA, your interest in part-time work, and what your availability is to work the 20 hours per week via Seek by the closing date: COB, 19 January 2025. 

 We will be reviewing applications prior to the closing date, and all applications received by the closing date will be considered. We may reach out for a chat prior to the closing date, or shortly after the closing date. Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. If we don’t respond to you by the end of January, would like to thank you for your interest and wish you well with your career.

The successful applicant will be required to work from the Melbourne office; therefore, this role will not suit remote workers. 

For detailed information about this position, please refer to the position description attached.