ABOUT THE GBRF

Are you purpose driven and wanting to make a difference? Do you love working with smart and passionate people who are dedicated to creating impact for Australia’s most recognisable natural wonder? Do you long to work in a flexible and supportive workplace? We have the role for you!

At the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, we think big. We know the threats to coral reefs are too complex for one person or one solution to solve. That’s why we built a collaborative organisation to raise funds, invest in innovative ideas and design real-world, scalable conservation programs. We work in close partnership with communities, scientists, businesses and governments to do our work, in Australia and in the Pacific.

Our mission is to create a better future for coral reefs.

We collaborate with more than 500 dedicated partners on conservation projects in Australia and the Pacific. Our work is broad, but falls under our four overarching pillars: coral reef restoration, coastal habitat restoration, Pacific partnerships, and working with Traditional Owner communities. This is the critical decade for the world’s reefs. We cannot achieve our mission alone.

You could be the right fit for our team.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements
• Birthday Leave & recharge days
• Additional leave offered over the Christmas break
• Cultural, Religious and Ceremonial leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to visit the reef and volunteer within our programs
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Tailored induction program
• Salary Packaging (Please note, the Foundation is an environmental charity and as such employees are not exempt from FBT for salary packaging for some expenses, therefore the staff member will be required to pay the FBT on the relevant expenses they chose to package)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager for a broad role encompassing business insights, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, financial planning and modelling, business case support, data integration, and extensive business partnering with non-finance stakeholders.

This newly created position reports directly to the CFO and plays a key role in the implementation of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software. We are looking for a candidate with proven expertise in the outlined areas, particularly in data modelling and integration, with a focus on establishing a single source of truth and proactively fostering cross-functional collaboration. Key responsibilities include consolidating budgets and forecasts, data manipulation, and interpretation. Experience with hands-on EPM implementation is highly desirable.

As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, this role is critical to achieving the team’s objectives in alignment with the organisation’s strategic goals, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

If you are an experienced professional with a passion for financial planning and analysis and ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

SOME OF THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide comprehensive business insights and support for decision making.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s strategy.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Oversee financial component of project lifecycle and alignment with cash flow.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate financial data and insights into business operation.
• Implement and manage EPM software, focusing on data modelling, integration and establishing a single source of truth.
• Ensure effective consolidation of budget and forecast, along with data manipulation and interpretation.
• Support finance department with closing month-end process and framework.
• Development and Implementation of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track performance and outcomes.
• Continuously monitor operational performance and implement improvements as needed.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budget, ensuring alignment with the overarching program budget and adherence to policies and procedures.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Professional Qualification: CPA or CA qualification required.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a managerial role within FP&A , preferably within the not-for-profit sector.
• Financial Modelling Expertise: Proven expertise in financial modelling and data consolidation.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms, such as Adaptive Planning, Excel, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
• Software Knowledge: Familiarity with Sage Intacct and Asana is advantageous.
• Strategic Partnerships: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships with non-financial stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and present complex information clearly.
• Adaptability and Multitasking: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and adapting to change.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The role is full-time and fixed term for 2 years
• The role is based in Brisbane
• Flexible work arrangements are available
• The annual salary range is $130,000 -140,000 plus superannuation (11.5%)
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received

A position description is attached.