Finance and Reporting 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 RoleA career in community housing is extremely rewarding and now you too can contribute to positive social impact and a world without housing poverty.As a key business partner to our operational teams, this role will be responsible for the financial management and contract reporting including monthly, quarterly and annual financial, KPI or operational reporting.This role demands a profound understanding of financial principles, superior analytical capabilities, and the acumen to make judicious financial decisions, leading key programmes or project areas that are aligned with CHL’s vision.Key Responsibilities will include:Budget Oversight: Spearhead the budgeting process and liaise with departmental heads for budget formulation and monitoring.Financial Analysis: Scrutinise actual financial performance against budgets and conduct variance analysis.Strategic Recommendations: Evaluate key financial metrics and proffer recommendations for organisational improvement.Reporting: Present comprehensive financial and operational reports to senior management.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to accounting standards, regulations, and organisational policies.Cultural Stewardship: Instill a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.About YouTo be successful for this role, you will have a genuine passion for wanting to support vulnerable people in our community.Essential Criteria:Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant designation.A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable role.Demonstrated experience in operational reporting, as well as financial reportingProficiency in financial software and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office.Uncompromising attention to detail.A steadfast commitment to housing rights.Satisfactory Police Check.Desirable:Previous experience working in the social/community housing industry.Please note that a satisfactory police check is required for all staff.As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.Click for job description AUD Melbourne 3004

Finance and Reporting Manager

  • Contribute to a world without housing poverty
  • Full time permanent role offering excellent development opportunities!
  • Melbourne location with competitive salary + other benefits

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

A career in community housing is extremely rewarding and now you too can contribute to positive social impact and a world without housing poverty.

As a key business partner to our operational teams, this role will be responsible for the financial management and contract reporting including monthly, quarterly and annual financial, KPI or operational reporting.

This role demands a profound understanding of financial principles, superior analytical capabilities, and the acumen to make judicious financial decisions, leading key programmes or project areas that are aligned with CHL’s vision.

Key Responsibilities will include:

  1. Budget Oversight: Spearhead the budgeting process and liaise with departmental heads for budget formulation and monitoring.
  2. Financial Analysis: Scrutinise actual financial performance against budgets and conduct variance analysis.
  3. Strategic Recommendations: Evaluate key financial metrics and proffer recommendations for organisational improvement.
  4. Reporting: Present comprehensive financial and operational reports to senior management.
  5. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to accounting standards, regulations, and organisational policies.
  6. Cultural Stewardship: Instill a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have a genuine passion for wanting to support vulnerable people in our community.

Essential Criteria:

  • Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant designation.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable role.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational reporting, as well as financial reporting
  • Proficiency in financial software and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office.
  • Uncompromising attention to detail.
  • A steadfast commitment to housing rights.
  • Satisfactory Police Check.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working in the social/community housing industry.

Please note that a satisfactory police check is required for all staff.

As an equal opportunity employer, CHL works closely with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

CHL acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Australia and we pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.

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.

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