The Opportunity

• Generous salary and packaging benefits + 5.5 weeks of annual leave
• Corner office with views in Fortitude Valley + hybrid / flexible work opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative, and values-driven team culture

Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) has worked with young people (aged 12 to 25 years) and young families experiencing or at risk of homelessness since 1977.

A leader in the community services industry, BYS provides housing, physical and mental health services, as well as specialist programs for young women and young families, to assist them to overcome challenges and achieve life goals. BYS uses a client-centred, strengths-based practice approach when working with young people. Find out more at: https://brisyouth.org/

The Opportunity – Finance Manager

The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the financial health of BYS. This role involves providing strategic financial advice, developing and mentoring finance staff, managing budgets, overseeing compliance, and ensuring accurate reporting.

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you have:

• CA or CPA certification and hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Economics, Business Management or equivalent
• Demonstrated extensive financial accounting and management experience in Australia (experience within a not-for-profit and managing grant acquittals preferred, but not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff as well as working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, tax and company legislation, and the relevant Awards
• Experience managing payroll in alignment with Award conditions
• Advanced technology skills using accounting software (Xero preferred) and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong ability to produce and organise financial management reports and processes with excellent attention to detail

Given the work that we do, there are a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• National Police Check clearance.
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough]; Hepatitis B and COVID-19.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

If this sounds interesting, click "Apply Now" and submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role addressing the points above, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly via [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For more information about the Finance Manager role, visit https://brisyouth.org/employment-opportunities/ to read through the full Finance Manager Position Description.

We may start interviewing and appoint for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.