Finance Business Partner
Job Summary
Are you a senior finance professional looking to move beyond the numbers and genuinely shape how an organisation performs This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of financial rigour and real social impact.
About CHL
Community Housing Ltd is one of Australias leading not-for-profit community housing providers on a mission to end housing poverty. With significant growth underway across our national operations theres no better time to join a team where your workmatters.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller youll be the go-to finance partner for our Victorian Long Term and THM Programs portfolio. This isnt a back-office role. Youll be working closely with State Managers and tenancy teamsassisting withBoard-level reportingand forecasting managing funding acquittals and providing the financial insights that drive real decisions.
Day to day youll be responsible for:
- Budget oversight variance analysis and performance reporting across the portfolio
- Preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management
- Managing acquittal reporting to funding agencies in line with contractual obligations
- Developing financial and operational models to support forecasting and cash flow management
- Reviewing and interpreting funding deeds service agreements and program contracts
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Supporting external audit and assurance engagements
What Were Looking For
- CA or CPA qualified with a degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- 3 to 5 years in a Finance Business Partner or senior finance role
- Confidence working with complex contractual frameworks and funding arrangements
- Exposure to MS Dynamics BC MagiQ or Jet Reports is a plus
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communicator who can translate financial information for non-finance audiences
- A genuine commitment to social housing and CHLs mission
Why Join Us
Youll be part of a collaborative finance team that values accuracy accountability and continuous improvement in an organisation where the work has purpose behind it.
If youre looking for a role that challenges you technically while connecting you to something bigger wed love to hear from you.
Please note that a satisfactory police check is required for all staff and those with client related responsibilities are required to provide a NDIS and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
As an equal opportunity employer CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them their culture and their Elders past and present.