ABOUT FARE

FARE is a not-for-profit organisation striving for an Australia free from alcohol harm. Together with values-aligned organisations, health professionals, researchers and communities across the country, we develop evidence-informed policy, enable people-powered advocacy and deliver health promotion programs.

We believe that by working together we can create change to improve our collective health and wellbeing. FARE has a new leadership team, renewed energy and a refreshed strategic focus on how to improve health outcomes for all Australians.

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for the financial operations of the organisation, working within the Operations team and across the organisation.

If you want to be part of a team that is developing and delivering innovative policy solutions and health promotion programs that reduce alcohol harm — and work with an organisation that supports effected communities and people with lived experience to find their voice in public policy advocacy — this job is for you.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON [RESPONSIBILITIES]

• Ensure the establishment of effective financial controls, including implementing and maintaining appropriate management accounting and reporting systems, budgetary controls, and expenditure procedures.
• Complete monthly reporting to the Senior Leadership team, and quarterly reporting to the Finance, Audit, Risk and Management Committee and the Board.
• Manage and participate in financial operations, including cash flow management, daily and monthly accounting and payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and professional reporting requirements of FARE, including those to the ACNC, ASIC and relating to fundraising.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including reporting, value added analysis and automations of financial processes and systems.
• Manage annual external reporting and audit, and internal auditor.
• Work collaboratively with managers and project leads to build capacity and develop and monitor project specific budgets and profit and loss statements.
• Oversee financial reporting to funders, including government agencies and philanthropic bodies.
• Developing, updating and implementing operational policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM [ATTRIBUTES]

• Experience in a senior financial management role with a successful track record of managing staff in a not for profit environment.
• Professional accounting qualifications.
• Experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and Boards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian Accounting Standards, including ability to interpret and apply these.
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages such as Xero.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at a Senior Management level.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements within the community and not for profit sector, including knowledge of the ACNC and ASIC requirements.
• Ability to work, lead and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage change and adapt to a changing environment.
• Willingness to learn, develop and work collaboratively with a passionate team.

FARE strives to be a supportive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work — and is committed to continuous improvement on this front.

Alcohol impacts many Australian communities, and so we especially want to make sure FARE is a workplace that embraces diversity and welcomes people who have lived experience of alcohol harms.

This role is a fixed term contract for two years.

Contact: If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Finance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone (02) 6122 8600 for more information.