WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent Part-Time, 0.8 FTE
• Generous Salary Packaging
• Additional paid leave – up to 10 days inclusive of public holidays over the Christmas/New Year period
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family

ABOUT US

Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green) is an independent, not-for-profit community legal centre providing state-wide specialist legal services in humanitarian, family and domestic violence, residential tenancy, and workplace law.

OUR PURPOSE

Accessible Justice. To create a system, place, and space to ensure a safety net of best practice legal advice, education, and advocacy in our specialist fields.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee and lead the finance team to ensure appropriate financial management is maintained across the organisation. You will provide strategic financial guidance to management, and ensure accounting procedures and compliance are followed.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, this role proactively supports the Executive and Senior Leadership teams via the preparation and provision of comprehensive financial reports and modelling including management reports, forecasts and financial scenarios.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparation and provision of accurate and timely financial information to relevant internal and external stakeholders including variance analysis
• Preparation of annual budget, forecasts, financial reports and acquittals
• Oversee financial investment of the organisation including cash-flow forecasts
• Develop, document and monitor financial business procedures and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Accounting and Reporting. Manage and oversee Circle Green’s financial data to ensure timely and compliant financial reporting for the Board and Executive team.
• Monitor and support payroll and accounts payable.
• Develop and maintain financial systems, incorporating digitisation and automation to produce and maintain functional efficiency across all financial services and platforms.
• Reporting and audit. Support the auditor for end of year reporting to produce statutory accounts.
• Provide leadership, management and guidance to finance staff.

ABOUT YOU

The suitable candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in a financial management role with a strong understanding of accounting principles and finance regulations.

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or related field
• Experience in a not-for-profit community organisation (desirable)

Knowledge and skills:

• Proficiency in Xero, MS suite with extensive Excel skills
• Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills
• Proven leadership and staff management skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present detailed reports
• The ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the achievement of team goals
• A demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice issues

A position description is attached.

Join a team of passionate and diverse, like-minded individuals committed to creating accessible justice, and providing best practice services in our specialist field.

If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Human Resources at (08) 6148 3648 or by email [email protected] using the subject line: Finance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Due to high number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest to work at Circle Green.

Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all individuals. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, and people with disabilities.