Senior Finance Manager

About UsCommunity Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.At CHL, our primary goal is to create safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities. CHL is driven by a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission.The RoleAre you ready to drive financial excellence in a dynamic and growing organisation? We are looking for a skilled Senior Finance Manager to join our team. Your initial focus will be on supporting our new projects, financial modelling, and building strong stakeholder relationships, all in line with the state's growth plans.In this role, you will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, and communicate key financial insights to stakeholders. The role demands a profound understanding of financial principles, superior analytical capabilities, and the acumen to make judicious financial decisions. Your leadership will not only shape our financial health but also create a work culture that is as compassionate as it is accountable.Join us and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Apply now to be part of our exciting journey!Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.Financial Oversight: Manage financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.Budget Management: Monitor the annual budgeting process, ensuring accurate and comprehensive submissions, and monitor budget adherence.Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance and key insights to stakeholders, including external partners and lenders.Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models, monitor variance analysis, and provide insights on financial performance.Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations and identify and manage financial risks.Qualifications and ExperienceProven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the not-for-profit sector.Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant designation.Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Proficiency in financial software and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office.Uncompromising attention to detail.A steadfast commitment to housing rights.Satisfactory Police Check.Key Traits We LoveInnovative Thinker: You see beyond numbers and understand the bigger picture.Team Collaborator: You are the glue in a multidisciplinary team.Ethical Leader: Your integrity is your compass.Strategic Doer: You turn bold goals into executable plans.Click for position description AUD Gold Coast 4217

Senior Finance Manager

  • Full time permanent role offering excellent development opportunities!
  • Located on the Gold Coast or Eight Mile Plains with flexible work arrange
  • Salary Packaging options to increase your take-home pay

About Us

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.

At CHL, our primary goal is to create safe, secure, and affordable housing options that empower individuals and families to thrive. With a focus on delivering high-quality service and outcomes, we manage over 11,000 new and existing properties across various communities. CHL is driven by a collaborative team culture where every member plays a vital role in achieving our mission.

The Role

Are you ready to drive financial excellence in a dynamic and growing organisation? We are looking for a skilled Senior Finance Manager to join our team. Your initial focus will be on supporting our new projects, financial modelling, and building strong stakeholder relationships, all in line with the state's growth plans.

In this role, you will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decision-making. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, and communicate key financial insights to stakeholders.

The role demands a profound understanding of financial principles, superior analytical capabilities, and the acumen to make judicious financial decisions. Your leadership will not only shape our financial health but also create a work culture that is as compassionate as it is accountable.

Join us and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Apply now to be part of our exciting journey!

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Team Leadership: Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  2. Financial Oversight: Manage financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.
  3. Budget Management: Monitor the annual budgeting process, ensuring accurate and comprehensive submissions, and monitor budget adherence.
  4. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance and key insights to stakeholders, including external partners and lenders.
  5. Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models, monitor variance analysis, and provide insights on financial performance.
  6. Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.
  7. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations and identify and manage financial risks.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Chartered Accountant or Certified Practising Accountant designation.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial software and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office.
  • Uncompromising attention to detail.
  • A steadfast commitment to housing rights.
  • Satisfactory Police Check.

Key Traits We Love

  • Innovative Thinker: You see beyond numbers and understand the bigger picture.
  • Team Collaborator: You are the glue in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ethical Leader: Your integrity is your compass.
  • Strategic Doer: You turn bold goals into executable plans.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

To be considered applicants must respond to the application questions and submit a cover letter and resume. For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Laura Lebeter our Financial Controller laura.lebeter@chl.org.au 07 5655 1131.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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