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    Finance Business Partner

    Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)

    Is this you?

    • An expert in management accounting?
    • Enjoy leading and developing a team?
    • Looking to work flexibly? Talk to us about how the role can work for you!

    At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting people to thrive. If all of this sounds like you, read on!

    What ACSO can offer you

    • Full time, permanent position available.
    • $115,000 base salary + 11% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
    • Annual leave loading of 17.5%
    • Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home
    • Learning and development opportunities - including access to ACSO's leadership development program and a dedicated leadership coach. In house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
    • Flexible working arrangements - includes options for an accrued day off or compressed hours, and the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid model, attending our Melbourne hub at least 1 day per week
    • Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs
    • Wellbeing initiatives - such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
    • Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

    About Us

    The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

    The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

    About the role

    The Finance Business Partner works collaboratively with key operational and finance managers to provide proactive and effective management accounting services and financial advice, supporting ACSO’s strategic and operational activities. The role will act as the key Finance contact and subject matter expert for a portfolio of organisational programs and cost-centres, and both support and challenge the business to ensure that its strategies align with financial goals. The position manages effective internal/external relationships within their areas of responsibility and will partner closely with program managers and team leaders to monitor the financial performance of their programs and cost centres. 

    On a day-to-day basis the Finance Business Partner’s responsibilities include (however are not limited to): timely delivery of monthly and other periodic financial reporting and analysis, month-end close activities, coordination and preparation of forecasts and budgets, liaising with finance colleagues on activities within prescribed timelines (internal and external reporting requirements), reconciliations and acquittals as required. 

    What we're looking for

    • Bachelor of Business / Commerce / Finance or equivalent 

    • CPA/CA accreditation or near completion 

    • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with experience in the NGO, Government sector, or similar organisation with complex funding arrangements and statutory requirements 

    • Advanced Excel skills (essential) 

    • Financial analysis experience (essential) 

    • Experience in a similar role in the NGO, Government sector or similar organisation with complex funding arrangements and statutory requirements 

    • Effective analytical skills to ensure integrity of data  

    • Excellent computer skills Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel 

    • Experience in integrated accounting packages such as Technology One (desirable) 

    • Ability to understand and have empathy with ACSO’s work 

    • Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

    • Ability to deal with external suppliers / debtors 

    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from all levels of the organisation (written and spoken) 

    • Strong and demonstrated commitment and alignment to the ACSO Vision, Values and Mission. 

    • Demonstrate a commitment to employee development, safety and personal self-care.  

    • Conducts themselves in a manner that demonstrates compliance with organisation WHS practices, champions safe work practice within their team and across the wider organisation, and identifies and escalates risks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees 

    • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements 

    • Engages in innovation and continuous improvement 

    • Utilises resources effectively and responsibility 

      How to apply

      If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

      To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

      To learn more about this position, please contact Alan Koh, Manager Finance Partnering, on 0461 490 076.

      Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

      ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

      ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

      ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

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