Are you a financially skilled and mission-minded professional seeking to use your gifts to serve a greater purpose? Crossway Baptist Church is currently seeking a Finance Manager to provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight within our dynamic, Christ-centred organisation.

This is an opportunity to join a team that is passionate about impact, stewardship, and advancing Kingdom work through excellence in governance and accountability.

This role works across all of Crossway's Groups, such LifeCare, preschool and the COACH network.

About the Role

You will be responsible for overseeing financial operations across a multi-entity not-for-profit structure. This includes financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and providing strategic advice to support the organisation’s mission and long-term sustainability.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, the board, and external partners to ensure strong financial stewardship in alignment with our values and obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate financial reports, budgets, and forecasting models

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts, payroll, and audit processes

• Provide financial analysis to support strategic planning and organisational growth

• Ensure compliance with ACNC, ASIC, and relevant Australian financial legislation

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, board members, auditors, and key stakeholder

We are looking for someone with the following key competencies:

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, budgeting, and reporting—ideally within a not-for-profit or faith-based organisation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data to inform decision-making and long-term planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Solid knowledge of Australian financial legislation, ACNC/ASIC requirements, and compliance frameworks relevant to charities and incorporated associations
  Skills and qualifications
• Qualifications in Accounting/Finance
• CA/CPA qualified
• Experience in the not-for-profit or multi-entity environment (preferred but not essential)
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive, servant-hearted attitude

What we offer

• A mission-aligned, supportive team environment
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• The opportunity to contribute your skills to Kingdom impact

Crossway is a child-safe organisation. Employment is subject to a Working With Children Check.