• New exciting and rewarding leadership role
• Diverse and inclusive work environment with flexible work arrangements
• 4 weeks annual leave, plus 1-week wellbeing leave

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 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.

There are many benefits of working at Launch Housing including:

• Working for a value-based organisation with a clear mission and vision
• Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged
• 5 x Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave)
• Purchased Leave options
• Paid Parental Leave (both primary and secondary carer)
• Up to $15,900 salary packaging option
• Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing

What you'll do

As Head of Finance, reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (COO) and leading a team of 10, you will be responsible for the integrity of Launch Housing's financial results. You will play an integral role in driving positive change, process efficiency and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Empowering a diverse team, developing their skills and driving overall performance with strong emphasis on well-being, inclusion and belonging
• Providing advice to operational and functional leaders on all aspects of financial operations, ensuring they have the information that they need and the skills required to take accountability for their financial performance
• Ensuring the development and maintenance of a transparent, comprehensive and coherent suite of policies, procedures and work practices for the finance function
• Developing and managing insightful budgeting, forecasting and business planning systems for presentation to management, Board, committees and other stakeholders

Key growth opportunities

• Participation in several systems improvement projects
• Development and growth of the finance team
• Work closely with the senior leadership team and be a trusted senior advisor
• Promote a fun, positive and engaging culture

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

What we're looking for

You are a purpose and values driven individual who champions and motivates a high-performance work culture.

You believe we can end homelessness and you're excited to be a part of that. You want to be a part of a great team and really contribute not only to finance group but the organisation as a whole.

As a leader you know it's your relationships with your team that will create success and your staff's wellbeing and development is of paramount importance to you. You get a kick out of seeing others succeed but you won't shy away from tough conversations when needed.

You're excited by change, you like to plan and dream big, but you know how to get things over the line and balance competing demands.

The successful candidate is expected to have:

• CPA or CA qualification
• Significant senior management experience including project management and delivery expertise
• Extensive experience in financial management including financial reporting, financial modelling and financial analysis with experience gained in a highly professional consulting or organisational environment
• Experience in leading transformational change within teams and organisational-wide
• Absolute integrity
• Self-directed, pro-active contributor who can plan effectively, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Note:

• All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check
• We acknowledge Lived Experience as unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply
• COVID-19 vaccination or a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Exemption certificate is required to work on site
• The successful applicant must have a valid drivers licence

How to Apply

For more information about this fantastic opportunity and to view the full position description/position context follow the "Apply Now" instructions below. If you would like additional information please contact Liz Chappell - CCO at [email protected], using the subject line: Group Manager - Finance (Head of Finance) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note there is no closing date for this role and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

Launch Housing is committed to child safety and 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 gay, lesbian, 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.

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