Are you a senior finance professional looking for an opportunity where you can really make a difference? If so, ICLA could benefit from your leadership, passion for strategy and proven ability to influence organisational direction!

In return, you will get the chance to work with a dedicated team at a growing for-purpose organisation; use your hands-on finance skills; and work with the Executive team and Board to take the organisation forward.

ABOUT US

Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a respected not-for-profit community organisation, delivering recovery services and personalised support to individuals living with psychosocial, intellectual and other complex mental health issues, as well as those seeking support at difficult times in their life.

ICLA offers a wide range of services across the greater Sydney region, from supported residential services to online peer support, empowering individuals to work on their independence and inclusion in the community.

ICLA’s mission to deliver personalised support, enabling individual choice to improve people’s lives is achieved by living our values:
Respect for all; Integrity in what we do; Accountable for all we do; and Results for those we serve.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This full-time hybrid opportunity is based in our office in Surry Hills and comes with a competitive remuneration package.

As the Head of Finance, you will provide financial management and oversight of the organisation. You will also be willing and able to roll your sleeves up and get involved in the detail, as required. As part of the Executive Management team you will collaborate with your colleagues and the Board on strategic planning, ensuring the long term success of the business.

As a leader at ICLA, you will lead with courage, consistency and empathy; communicate to create clarity; and role model ICLA’s values, purpose and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Managing all financial processes, ensuring ICLA meets internal and external requirements within agreed timeframes, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Developing and monitoring financial systems, ensuring effectiveness, accuracy and consistency of financial processes, controls, data and reports, incl. board reporting
• Advising the CEO, Finance, Risk & Audit Committee and executive managers and ensuring best practise in financial matters
• Ensuring relevant policies are up to date, communicated and implemented effectively 
• Ensuring efficient and effective use of financial resources and the adequacy of systems
• Overseeing ICLA’s risk management, ensuring audit requirements are met, financial/operational challenges are identified and mitigation strategies are in place
• Managing the development, regular review and reporting on budgets and projections, including identifying financial opportunities and the adequacy of funding
• Monitoring and reporting on expenditure, ensuring alignment with delegations and budgets, including preparing acquittals for government grants
• Overseeing cash flow including payments, transfers, bank accounts and payroll 
• Managing annual review and currency of insurances
• Acting as the Company Secretary
• Other relevant duties as required by the CEO and Board of Directors

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

1. CA/CPA qualified, or equivalent
2. Experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or in a similar role
3. Strong influencer with proven experience empowering others to achieve their own and the company goals
4. Proven excellent communicator and change champion who thrives in a diverse environment
5. Hands-on experience with cash flow management, budgeting and risk management
6. Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
7. Demonstrated strategic thinker, results and solution-oriented decision maker, driven by data and analytics
8. Demonstrated high level of discretion and sensitivity in dealing with confidential matters 

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a not-for-profit organisation  
• Experience working with MYOB 
• Experience with NDIS and/or Aged Care
• Property management and/or development experience
• IT and Systems management experience

BENEFITS

ICLA offers:

• An inclusive and committed culture and values everyone’s contribution and diverse experiences
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Charity salary packaging for permanent staff to pay benefits and living expenses from pre-tax salary
• Flexible working practices
• Paid Parental Leave

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please select “Apply Now” to submit your application via our platform, including a Cover Letter.

Applications will be reviewed as received and queries can be directed to [email protected], using the subject line: Head of Finance enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At ICLA we believe that a diversity of people and experiences is critical to our work and our success. We strive for a team culture that is welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and committed. ICLA is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications and expressions of interest from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. We also acknowledge the lived expertise of those who have provided care and support for others in a non-paid role. ICLA acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the country in which we work and thrive, empowering people to have agency and autonomy.