• Full time position based on Gadigal Country in Glebe
• 24-Month Max-Term Contract with Hybrid Working
• Provide seamless coverage for daily BAU operations

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

In your role, you will collaborate with the Manager, Finance Business Partners, delivering high-quality accounting, reporting, and analytical support to the Finance team, its leaders, and key stakeholders. By ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and driving the successful implementation of the ERP system, this role plays a vital part in enhancing financial efficiency and business outcomes.

Duties

• Develop a deep understanding of the Operating environment & Financial systems, and financial priorities by maintaining close connection with Direct manager, Finance Leaders & the wider Finance team and proactively partnering with key stakeholders in the assigned areas.
• Assist Finance Team in key BAU and Projects, such as month-end tasks, task related to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation, audit requirements and any ad hoc requests.
• Provide informative accounting and financial information that facilitate effective decision makings: e.g. regular or irregular reports and analysis, forecasts, budgets. It may include scenario modelling and/or suggestions of process change for better financial outcome, identify performance improvement and de-risk opportunities and develop the necessary course of actions with key stakeholders.
• Enhance visibility and communication of financial information, such as use of advanced Power BI and excel, dashboard, etc. Proactively provide improvement recommendations in this area is a key focus.
• Support internal non-finance teams and external clients: For internal ones, provide advice, learning and coaching to internal clients to enhance understanding of, and engagement with, finance strategy and operation, and how the function can support the achievement of their business priorities. For external ones, such as support internal non-finance clients and external: e.g. external funder liaison, financial benchmarking.
• Partner with business teams in assigned initiatives such as tendering budget preparation and any data and analytics that may be necessary to advance the strategic initiatives.

Our Benefits

• We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Management Accounting, Financial analysis and Business Partnering experience.
• Strong system skills, including complex Client Data Management systems.
• Demonstrated financial modelling capability and the ability to pick up new systems and tools quickly (such as new ERP, various CRMs and new applications).
• Qualified CIMA/CA/CPA.
• Experience in Not-for-profit sector is highly desirable.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested? Apply online today!

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Further questions? Please contact Amy on 0468 576 682 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

A position description is attached.