Finance Manager

Are you ready for a fresh start in a role where your leadership truly changes livesWere seeking a passionate and experienced Finance Manager to join our dedicated team and lead the delivery of high-quality person-centred support for people with disabilities. Our in-home and community support model encompasses activities from personal and complex care to daily living community access and youre looking for a role with purpose variety this is your chance to join a dynamic and values-driven organisation making a real impact every day.

Your Role

This full-time role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and leads the day-to-day financial operations of estara ensuring the integrity of financial systems the accuracy of reporting and the delivery of insights that support informed organisational decision-making.

Working closely with the CFO you will contribute to the full scope of Finance team responsibilities driving efficient and effective financial operations.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will provide leadership guidance and mentoring to Finance team members fostering a high-performing collaborative culture focused on serviceexcellence and aligned with estaras strategic objectives.

In addition you will build and sustain strong trusted relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders supporting effective collaboration and contributing to overall organisational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all reporting and compliance obligations including oversight of BAS FBT returns and ACNC reporting.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Finance team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including variance analysis and reporting and ongoing forecasting.
• Drive the annual budgeting process.
• Undertake financial modelling and analysis to support business case preparation.
• Assist with the annual insurance program review and claims management.
• Manage external grant funding including performance reports and acquittals.
• In conjunction with the CFO work with external auditors to complete the annual external financial audit and statutory financial statements.

Your benefits

As an employee of estara you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing including:

• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau
• Paid parental leave for permanent employees
• Wellbeing leave
• Flexible working options
• Employee assistance program with Access Programs
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa
• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union
• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers

estara also offers subsidised worker screenings and training opportunities to keep you certified and progressing in your career.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce or equivalent industry experience
• Experience leading an accounting team and reporting to a CFO or senior executive
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience preparing management accounts financial statements and cash flow forecasts
• Attention to detail and well-developed data analysis skills
• Ability to delegate effectively to empower and develop your team
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellent stakeholder service
• Ability to work effectively in an autonomous role

Desirable

• Experience within the Disability sector specifically working within the NDIS

Special Conditions:

• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening and any relevant Screenings as stipulated by DHS/NDIS with at least 6 months validity
• Intrastate travel and work outside of normal business hours as required

Apply or enquire now

To learn more about this role please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to Janet Miller on

Submit your application (resume and cover letter included) to be considered for this exciting opportunity apply now to secure your spot by close of business 29 May 2026.