Why join Launch Housing

Our mission is to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness.

We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and we're striving to be the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and actively work to ensure everyone is able to make their career with Launch Housing fulfilling.

Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector, it is important to let you know that you will hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering applying for the role.

Sustaining the Health & Wellbeing of our staff is our priority. We provide high-quality training & supervision, Wellbeing Days, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Our permanent and fixed-term employee benefits include:

• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
• Wellbeing days, ceremonial leave, carers leave and study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Purchased leave
• 17.5% leave loading
• 8 weeks’ gender neutral paid parental leave after 12 months of service for both the primary and secondary carer•
• Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
• A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses• Positive, supportive and progressive work environment

About the opportunity:

The Group Manager - Finance is a key member of the Commercial leadership team spanning Finance, Risk, and IT, all reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer. This role is responsible for effective financial management, risk management, treasury management, internal controls, compliance and analysis. It ensures the provision of accurate, relevant and timely financial information and risk advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires both professional expertise in Finance and Risk, strong leadership ability and strong alignment with Launch Housing’s vision, mission and values.

This position is key in driving positive change, process efficiency and continuous improvement. The Finance and Risk functions aim to achieve genuine business alignment with Launch Housing’s client services program. Success depends on taking full responsibility for financial governance and risk reporting. The Group Manager, Finance is responsible for embedding effective controls and to provide effective and efficient financial services, accounting integrity and adherence to Accounting Standards. Requiring a strong background in financial accounting and a commitment to delivering high quality service, success depends on taking full responsibility to deliver sound financial governance.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills, as well as leadership to successfully build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

The role will further Launch Housing’s Strategy and manage strategic risk in accordance with the Board’s Risk Appetite, ensuring that Portfolio business plans address operational risks and are carefully calibrated to be able to deliver projects and BAU effectively.This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at our Collingwood head office.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and present financial statements, board reports, annual accounts and acquittals for government agencies, Launch Housing Board and Committees, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders as required.
• Supervise and have ultimate accountability for all accounting functions including month end Close / Balance Sheet review and reporting, revenues / funding contract management, Procurement and Accounts Payable, Payroll, Banking, and Treasury and Investments (with expert advisors).

• Manage and further develop Core Finance System and the many links / interdependencies with peripheral systems.
• Collaborate with and monitor other commercial activities and contract negotiations.
• Represent Launch Housing both internally and externally (as the Senior member of the finance team). This includes regular participation in / presentation to Launch Housing’s Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (AFRC), and other committees / board as required.
• Ensure Launch Housing’s Risk Management Framework identifies and mitigates risks relating to the finance function.
• Manage the annual external audit, liaising with our external audit provider to ensure timely and accurate delivery of annual accounts.
• Participate in and / or manage internal audit or business process improvement initiatives relating to the finance function and its systems or processes.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of a transparent, comprehensive and coherent suite of policies, procedures and work practices for the finance function.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, Launch Housing policies, funding body, ATO, state agency and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure an effective system to manage financial and physical asset risk.
• Coordinate the annual insurance renewal process and act as primary contact to insurance agencies, both government and commercial.

What we're looking for (key selection criteria):

• Demonstrable experience of development and leadership of a team.

• Bachelor degree in Accounting and post graduate qualification of Australian CPA or CA.
• A depth and breadth of experience in financial management including financial reporting, financial modelling and financial analysis with experience gained in a highly professional consulting or organisational environment.
• Thorough knowledge and insights of accounting standards and financial / business practices and a track record in development of effective policies, procedures and protocols.
• Proven experience in advising on financial matters and financial risk management.
• Previous experience or exposure to the not-for-sector sector highly regarded.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Launch Housing and our mission to end homelessness.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click on "Apply Now" button.

Please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.Launch Housing offers a wide range of career opportunities and employs a diverse range of talent.

A position description is attached.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to apply! We acknowledge, respect and celebrate Aboriginal cultures, languages, connections to Country and heritage, customs and practices.

We're committed to support Aboriginal peoples to obtain genuine and fulfilling career with us!

Launch Housing is a dog-friendly organisation, which allows dog owners to bring them in some of our sites, please contact the relevant Hiring Manager if you have any questions or concerns prior to your interview.If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected], using the subject line: Group Manager - Finance enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students, contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check. Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.