Empowering women to improve their lives through the provision of housing that is affordable.

• Leading Not for Profit Tier 1 specialist housing provider
• Part of a purpose driven organisation
• Friendly and collaborative team with great culture
• Access to mental health support through our EAP service.
• Not for profit salary packaging.
• Excellent Surry Hills location
• Support for flexible work arrangements.
• Hybrid working arrangements (up to 2 days WFH per week)

What we do:

The Women’s Housing Company (WHC) Limited is a registered charity and Tier 1 Community Housing Provider managing over 1200 properties providing housing, accommodation and support services for women and children across Sydney, the Hunter and Coffs Harbour.

At WHC we provide housing and homelessness services to single women and women with children in NSW.

Last year, we housed almost 1,700 women and children, as well as supported over 300 homeless women. We have a particular focus on addressing the housing needs of older women, women with children, and women who have experienced domestic and family violence.

The role:

• Department: Finance and Corporate Services
• Reports to: Financial Controller
• Direct Reports: None
• Contract: Full time, Permanent
• Hours of work: 38 hours
• Location: Surry Hills, Sydney

Salary & Benefits:

• $110,000 per annum plus super
• Full NFP salary packaging benefits, including:
  • Living expenses up to $15,900
  • Meal and entertainment expenses up to $2,650
  • One portable device

Our Values:

Collaboration. Integrity. Courage. Respect. Focus.

Role Purpose:

The Financial Analyst operates as an essential business partner to Women’s Housing Company and is responsible for providing financial reporting and analysis to the business that aids decision making and supports the business growth and operating effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the organisation meet its financial goals by implementing the annual budgeting and long-range forecasting processes
• Support the organisation to meet its financial goals by acting as a business partner to the senior management team
• Support the organisation’s strategic and growth plans by providing accurate and timely financial management reporting and analysis, information for tenders and development proposals and preparing financial models and analysis that facilitates decision making.
• Support WHC to manage its risk and maintain high levels of corporate governance and compliance by ensuring KPI and management reporting meets National Registration requirements and by producing papers and reports to aid decision making at the SMT, Board and Committee level.
• Support WHC’s commitment to continuous improvement and quality systems by contributing the development of finance policies and processes and supporting and participating in the internal quality and compliance audits.

Key Competencies:

• Communicates Clearly
  • Conveys messages in a clear, concise, and structured manner.
  • Focuses on essential points to ensure effective communication.
  • Uses appropriate language tailored to the audience.
  • Organises oral and written communication for clarity and ease of understanding.
  • Selects and utilises the most effective medium for delivering information.

• Nurtures internal and external relationship
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships to gather valuable insights.
  • Understands stakeholders and anticipates their responses to enhance outcomes.
  • Actively promotes collaboration to gain support for organisational goals.
  • Represents the organisation effectively in public settings and advocates for its initiatives.
  • Engages in broad consultation to secure buy-in and recognises when input is needed.

• Shows Judgment and Solves Problems
  • Identifies potential issues and escalates them appropriately.
  • Actively participates in discussions to address challenges.
  • Proposes improvements to work processes and efficiency.
  • Conducts research, analyses information, and makes evidence-based recommendations.
  • Implements enhancements to work practices for better outcomes.

• Takes Responsibility for Managing Work to Achieve Results
  • Prioritises and manages tasks within agreed timelines.
  • Works independently on routine assignments and takes on more complex tasks.
  • Ensures tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Maintains accurate records and documentation.
  • Seeks feedback and guidance when necessary to improve performance.

Qualifications, Skills:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, commerce or accounting
• CPA or CA qualification (mandatory)
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Financial Analyst or Management Accountant, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, growth strategies and performance enhancement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills (including financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting)
• Experience with Power Query is highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Mandatory National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC)

If this role and life at the WHC sounds like the perfect fit, we would love to hear from you!

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ready to apply?

Applications will be considered as they are received, there is no closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

For a copy of the full position description, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Financial Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Financial Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that the Women’s Housing Company Limited has been granted an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and therefore we are seeking applications from suitably qualified female only.

*It is a requirement of this position that applicants who apply must have or must be willing to apply for a valid National Police Check, a Working with Children Check.