Context

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) is a national, community-based organisation which is led by and for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We advocate and educate to strengthen the health, wellbeing, safety and leadership of migrant and refugee women in Australia.

MCWH works together with migrant and refugee women, community organisations, health practitioners, employers, communities and governments to build and share knowledge, achieve equity and improve health and wellbeing for migrant and refugee women.

Position Objectives

MCWH’s vision is for migrant and refugee women to be free from all forms of discrimination, to have autonomy over their lives, and experience health equity, well-being and safety in society.

For this vision to be achieved, MCWH needs to be led and managed in a sustainable way.

The purpose of the role of Finance Manager is to manage the financial performance at all levels in line with the MCWH strategic plan and annual plan, ensuring our organisation is running in a sustainable, impactful and efficient way.

Organisational Relationships

Internal

The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to Director of Operations

Direct Reports

Day to day direct supervision and performance management of the Payroll & Admin Officer and Accounting & Admin Officer

External

Relevant federal, state and local government departments, funding bodies, financial and administrative stakeholders, community organisations and financial institutions

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Manage overall financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting
• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate financial systems, procedures and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance function
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget, quarterly forecast
• Prepare and monitor the monthly cash flow
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations such as payroll, invoicing, bank reconciliations and other transactions
• Develop budgets for tenders and submissions, provide monthly financial reports for managers and manage acquittal reports to funders
• Prepare monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of performance against budget and operational goals
• Prepare the monthly financial report with variance analysis and commentary
• Provide financial and analytical support to Director of Operations
• Support the Director of Operations in working with the Directors, Managers & CEO around budgets, spending, reporting and financial accountability
• Performing ad hoc analysis pro-actively or as directed to provide performance insights on expenditures and focus appropriate resource allocation
• Update the operations manual to efficiently administer payroll, month end closing and compliances
• Oversee leases, contracts and purchases
• Improve operational systems, processes and policies to support better management reporting
• Manage the processing of financial transactions using XERO
• Manage IAS/ BAS and Portable LSL, including year-end reporting
• Prepare and manage annual audit

Develop strong and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of communications and resolution of issues

Organisational and Team leadership

• Lead and manage direct reports
• Contribute to short- and long-term organisational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
• Work collaboratively with other managers contributing to the successful achievement of team results
• Represent MCWH externally as required
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of the organisation
• Develop a regular work plan and participate in regular performance appraisal and professional development

Selection Criteria

Essential

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree qualified in commerce, business or accounting
• High level of knowledge and understanding of accounting, financial and risk management practices
• Experience managing the annual audit
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and MS Excel
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a senior finance role, including staff management
• Confidence with relevant IT systems, including but not limited to XERO and Microsoft EXCEL
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups
• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent team management and team leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience applying systems thinking and coaching your team to develop their systems thinking
• Extensive problem solving and analytical skills
• Confidence, ability and capacity to meet reporting deadlines
• Advanced general and report writing skills
• Readiness to role model MCWH values and expected behaviour
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and autonomously within delegated authority

Highly Desirable

• Fluency in a relevant community language

Special Requirements

• Some evening or weekend work may be required from time to time
• MCWH operates according to a hybrid home/office working model

Salary & Conditions

• SCHADS Award level 7, pay point 1-3, depending on experience
• Salary packaging is available
• Additional leave entitlement:
  • 5 weeks annual leave for up to 5 years’ service and 6 weeks thereafter
  • 3 days ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Years Day
  • Additional personal leave entitlements

Period of Appointment

This is a full time position, two-year appointment

Next steps

In line with the exceptions outlined in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Section 28, MCWH actively seeks to employ women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

MCWH uses the term “women” to be inclusive of both trans and cis women. MCWH welcomes applications from migrant and refugee trans, non-binary, and gender diverse peoples who many not identify as women and who experience gender inequality.

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A position description is attached.