About Wayside Chapel

Wayside Chapel has provided unconditional love, care and support to the most marginalised people on and around the streets of Sydney since 1964. Our mission is to create a community with no ‘us and them’, and address underlying issues of inequality, wellbeing, and loneliness. From our centres in Kings Cross and Bondi and through outreach teams, we offer a range of support services that place dignity, respect, and love at the heart of what we do.

https://www.waysidechapel.org.au/ 

About the Role

A member of the Wayside Executive team, the Head of Finance and Corporate Services will head up a diverse portfolio which includes Finance, Property, Maintenance, and IT services, as well as acting as the Wayside Company Secretary.

The position will be responsible for all strategic and tactical management of the financial operations and Wayside and will provide financial and business wisdom to the Pastor/CEO and Board, to ensure Wayside meets its strategic objectives and legal obligations.

Key Accountabilities

• Overseeing the business strategy planning process, including supporting the Pastor/CEO with creating annual business plans and leading organisational and operational planning.
• Providing leadership and direction for the finance and accounting functions, to deliver high-quality strategic and operational financial performance reporting and analysis, as well as business planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost reporting and resource management.
• Providing expert financial and commercial advice to the Board, Pastor/CEO and Executive team, including analysis of the financial climate, market trends, financial and organisational risks, and emerging opportunities pertinent to Wayside.
• Developing and managing Wayside’s property portfolio, ensuring properties are fit for purpose and the successful performance of the Property and Facilities team.
• Developing and delivering an IT strategy that meets future challenges and embraces innovative technology, particularly in risk and security management.
• Acting as Wayside’s Company Secretary to support the Wayside Board and its compliance with the constitution, Uniting Church requirements, ACNC governance and other regulatory requirements, including WHS legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Providing leadership, direction and development to the Finance, Property, and IT teams, and supporting the Executive to build an organisational model that embodies our mission of creating a community with no ‘us and them.

Key Challenges

• Enhancing Wayside’s financial performance management, as well as compliance and reporting standards
• Developing innovative, proactive and timely solutions for financial and budget analysis.
• Developing a Wayside property strategy.

About You

The right candidate is someone with a strategic mindset and leadership skills to influence change and drive growth.

The successful candidate will have:

• An advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field.
• Tertiary qualifications in business or community service management.
• Several years of experience in finance roles and significant senior management experience,
• To be a member of a recognised professional accounting body such as CA Australia and New Zealand, CIMA, CPA Australia, or have extensive post-qualification experience including in a senior commercial business advisory role.
• Experience working in an NGO, NFP or Australian charity.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in strategic, financial, operational and people management skills and a good understanding of corporate governance and performance management principles.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, coach, and engage at all levels, including the Board and Executive team.
• Whilst not essential, experience in a faith-based organisation, specifically with property management, will be well regarded.

What’s in it for you?

• Five week’s Annual Leave
• $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through generous NFP salary packaging
• Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program access/
• Access to external clinical supervision

To apply, please follow the link. Include your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivations and relevant experience. For more information, please reach out to Caitlin Cooper, Senior People & Culture Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Finance and Corporate Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The successful applicant will require two COVID-19 vaccinations and a booster. An offer will be subject to a police clearance.