Be part of the team that empowers and enables our frontline warriors to break the cycle of disadvantage.

We are currently seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to step into our Finance Manager position. As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective leadership of our finance and payroll functions.

Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the end-to-end finance operations, preparing for Statutory Accounts, and managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. 

Collaboration will be fundamental to your role, as you will work closely with Senior Leaders & Executives to develop accurate budgets, comprehensive business plans, and insightful forecasts within specified timelines and guidelines. Some of your tasks will include preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and generating monthly financial reports, such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow forecasts. Additionally, you will be responsible for the preparation of various compliance (GST, PAYG, FBT and Superannuation). 

As the Finance Manager, you will also play a significant role in year-end procedures, ensuring all audit requirements are met and liaising with external auditors as necessary. Oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes will further contribute to the seamless functioning of the finance department. 

A bit about you

You have a profound love for everything organised and orderly; Intuitively, every task they undertake is meticulously planned and executed precisely. Deadlines excite you, as you can manage time and resources efficiently, consistently delivering outstanding results on (or ahead) schedule.  

Your sharp and analytical mind enables you to quickly spot relevant patterns and issues, providing them with valuable insights that inform their decision-making process. This innate ability to identify critical aspects in any given scenario empowers you to navigate through complexities with remarkable ease and confidence. 

Your superpower is your uncanny talent for turning thoughts into action. You are not content with merely discussing ideas; you proactively take charge, making things happen with a rare sense of determination and drive. When faced with challenges, you effortlessly generate multiple alternative ways to proceed, demonstrating your innovative and creative approach to problem-solving. 

What you bring

• CA/CPA and relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role  
• A deep understanding of financial principles, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Financial Modelling and Data Visualisation (e.g. Power BI) skill will be an advantage 

A bit about us

We are an independent, registered charity providing front-line support to young people and individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol, and other drug issues. We also help those looking to re-engage with learning and employment. We recognise the complex and varying needs of the people we work with and go above and beyond, 365 days a year, to provide pathways out of poverty.

Last year our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team helped 15,288 people through face-to-face contacts at The Living Room, 1,243 young people through our employment and training programs and dispensed over 1.3 million safe injecting kits through our needle exchange program.

We have the ability to provide a complete wrap-around, judgement-free service with a strong focus on respect, service users-centred care and harm prevention. The impact we seek enables each person to lead longer lives, have improved health, meaningful employment and a greater sense of belonging, safety and security through a holistic model of care.

This is (some) of what we have got up to recently:

• Over 8,000 people accessed our services
• Welcomed 16,431 visits to The Living Room
• 80% of the young people we supported landed sustainable employment or education outcomes
• More than 150,000 coffees were sold through our social enterprise cafes with $73K profit re-directed into homelessness and youth services
• Experienced 130,000+ contacts through our harm minimisation programs

You can read more in our Impact Report, check out our Health Outreach Program or you’ll find us right across Naarm/Melbourne with our main hubs located in Glenroy, Sunshine, Werribee, Melton and on Hosier Lane in the heart of the city. 

Why should you work with us?  

We’re a casual and flexible, yet professional and high energy workplace. We encourage flexibility for a healthy work/life balance and although we are very serious about our work, we are very chill when it comes time to wind down. Every day you spend working with us, you’re making a difference.

Although they're pretty great perks, we don’t just stop there… here are some of the others:

• Free, locally roasted coffee at the office 
• A portion of your income as tax-free through generous salary packaging benefits
• PLUS additional tax-free salary packaging on meals & entertainment expenses
• Flexible work environment & Great Place to Work Certified
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 
• Uncapped Employee Assistance Program 
• Additional paid leave for caregiving, wellbeing, family violence, study PLUS an extra 5 personal leave days

Sounds like you'd like to work with us? 

Send through your resume + a cover letter by clicking "Apply Now" .

Recruitment for this position will be undertaken as applications are received and only successful applicants will be notified. 

Please note is a requirement of all Youth Projects positions that the successful applicant holds a valid Working with Children’s Check, Police Check. 

Our commitment to diversity 

At Youth Projects, we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions and encourage applications from candidates with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and indigenous candidates. 

Safety screening 

Youth Projects is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, providing an environment where children who come into contact with the organisation are safe and feel safe. Youth Projects has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All Youth Projects staff must undergo Police and Working with Children.