Finance Manager
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Job Description
- Great organisation culture and supportive team environment
- Lead financial operations support system transformation and organisational growth
- Full time permanent position available
- Thomastown & Heidelberg based (Wurundjeri Country)
Who are we
With a proud history and a progressive mindset Kids First is a leading provider of educational family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 120 years of service.
Your new role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to lead our Financial Accounting team in delivering high-quality financial operations ensuring compliance and supporting system transformation. Reporting to the General Manager - Finance this pivotal role oversees finance operations statutory and tax reporting and funding acquittals while supporting system policy and process improvements that enhance organisational capability.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader with strong technical skills excellent stakeholder engagement and a commitment to building financial literacy across the organisation.
In this role you will:
- Oversee all day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable payroll interface month-end/year-end close and annual audit.
- Manage statutory compliance tax reporting and funding acquittals.
- Support financial systems transformation including Sage Intacct implementation and integration with other platforms.
- Provide high-quality reporting variance analysis and insights for decision-making.
- Coach and develop a high-performing finance team fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders translating complex financial information for non-finance audiences.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- CA or CPA qualification (essential).
- Minimum 7 years experience in finance including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
- Demonstrated experience in the NFP or human services sector including fund/grant accounting and salary packaging.
- Proven ability to manage audits financial reporting and compliance requirements.
- Experience with finance system implementation (Sage Intacct or similar).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organisational skills.
As a member of the Kids First team you will:
- Be part of a collaborative and outcomes focused culture of an independent not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 120 years community service
- Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay
- Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program
To apply:
To download the PD and to apply for this job go to: & enter ref code:.
Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae which must list two professional referees.
For inquiries about the position connect with our General Manager Finance Khine Khin on
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply regardless of age ethnicity cultural background gender sexual orientation religious affiliation and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks a current Working With Children Check National Criminal History check proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
