• 12-Month Max Term Contract with potential extension
• Supportive Culture and management
• Full time position based at our National Office in Glebe with Hybrid working

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider supporting people to live their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Your New Role

In this Finance Project Lead role, you will report to the Director of Finance and will provide analytical support for finance/business projects, using critical thinking, communication skills, and data analysis to drive execution and process improvement. Your technical finance, change management and interpersonal skills will be put to great use.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support projects with relevant analysis, financial modelling and other tasks such as process change management
• Identify process and system gaps in major accounting processes and management reporting accuracy and efficiency issues and develop improvement plans and or projects with relevant stakeholders and working teams.
• Work in accordance with the Professional Governance Framework to ensure the services and support we provide to our clients and each other are person centred, connected, effective and safe.
• Provide support to resolving reporting issues such as those triggered by new system implementation and change.
• Coach and develop the finance teams’ knowledge of end-to-end processes that transform data input to reportable information, fostering a transformation mindset and promoting positivity towards the changes.
• Own the tasks related to routine accounting, data and reporting preparation, such as those related to month-end journals, management reports and funders/donors’ financial reports.
• We respect and promote human rights and diversity and are committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members.
• We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability please get in contact.

Why this opportunity?

• Enjoy an exciting challenge, learn how things have been done and figure out a better way!
• Develop strong relationships while making positive change
• Want to “give back” by joining a Not-for-Profit making a difference through strong commercial focus
• Enjoy salary-packaging, discounts on everyday purchases, ability to purchase additional leave and more!

What you need to succeed?

As an experienced Finance professional, you will have a qualification in accounting or business finance with relevant working experience, particularly analytical experience.

You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills and the natural ability to influence and communicate with people at all levels.

To be successful in this highly visible role and make an impact you must have demonstrated experience with change/improvement project management in previous work. Industry experience is highly regarded but not mandatory for the right person!

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment– First Nations employees are entitled to up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Are you results driven with a strong passion for change and transformation and have the skills and experience listed above? Apply today!

Ready to make a difference? Click 'APPLY NOW' to send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you're excited about this role.

Need more information or have questions? Please reach out to Amy Chapman, Talent Specialist - [email protected], using the subject line: Finance Project Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note, all questions directed to this email will be reviewed and actioned.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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