- Fulltime position based on Gadigal Country in Glebe Sydney
- 24-Month Max-Term Contract with Hybrid Working
- Provide seamless coverage for daily BAU operations
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys 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 which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
In your role you will collaborate with the Manager Finance Business Partners delivering high-quality accounting reporting and analytical support to the Finance team its leaders and key stakeholders. By ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and driving the successful implementation of the ERP system this role plays a vital part in enhancing financial efficiency and business outcomes.
Duties
- Develop a deep understanding of the operating environment and financial systems as well as financial priorities by maintaining a close connection with the direct manager finance leaders and the wider finance team while proactively partnering with key stakeholders in the assigned areas.
- Assist the finance team in key BAU and projects such as month-end tasks task related to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation audit requirements and any ad hoc requests.
- Provide informative accounting and financial information that facilitates effective decision making: e.g. regular or irregular reports and analysis forecasts and budgets. It may include scenario modelling and/or suggestions of process changes for better financial outcome identifying performance improvement and de-risk opportunities while developing the necessary course of action with key stakeholders.
- Enhance visibility and communication of financial information such as the use of advanced Power BI and Excel dashboard etc. Proactively providing improvement recommendations in this area is a key focus.
- Support internal non-finance teams and external clients. Internally; providing advice learning and coaching to internal clients to enhance understanding of and engagement with finance strategy and operation and how the function can support the achievement of their business priorities. Externally this will include for example funder liaison and financial benchmarking.
- Partner with business teams in assigned initiatives such as tendering budget preparation and any data/analytics that may be necessary to advance the strategic initiatives.
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 $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
- 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in Management Accounting Financial analysis and Business Partnering experience.
- Strong system skills including complex Client Data Management systems.
- Demonstrated financial modelling capability and the ability to pick up new systems and tools quickly (such as new ERP various CRMs and new applications).
- Qualified CIMA/CA/CPA.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested Apply online today!
Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
Further questions Please contact Amy on 0for a friendly confidential discussion.