Finance & ICT Manager

The Y Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Melbourne seeks a Finance & ICT Manager to lead financial and IT strategies, ensuring effective operations and data security. Candidates should have 4-5 years of related experience and a relevant degree. This part-time role emphasizes strategic thinking and a collaborative team environment. Applications are open until September 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in Finance, IT systems, or Business Management.
• High quality report writing and framework development.
• Ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Manage and maintain financial forecasts and budgets.
• Supervise IT-related vendor relationships and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Financial reporting

IT systems management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Commerce, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you energised by systems, numbers, and tech, and love turning complexity into clarity? Join a small but mighty team at the Y as our Finance & ICT Manager, where you’ll lead the way in Cyber Security, IT, and Finance to help power a national organisation with global reach. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on purpose-driven work, this role blends impact, innovation, and heart.

The Organisation

The YMCA (the Y) is the largest youth movement in the world, reaching 65 million people in over 120 countries, in every continent. In Australia, our 12 member associations span 680+ communities Australia wide, through the dedication of our 11,500+ staff and volunteers.

Across our federated setting, the Y provides a broad range of services that support children and young people across the course of their lives – from childcare, outside school care and youth development programs, to disability services, access schools, meaningful career pathways and community recreation services.

We are a small team at Y Australia with important work to do, in enabling and amplifying the power of our federation; building our collective capability; and leading strategy, public policy, engagement, advocacy and other national functions in support of the Y in Australia.

How we work together is important to us. We embrace diversity and difference, and are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, flexible and intergenerational workplace. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders and sexual orientation.

Role overview

The Finance & ICT Manager will report to the General Manager of Business Service and be responsible for the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Finance

• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate the external audit process.
• Manage and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and models to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Provide high-level financial reporting and analysis to executive management, offering insights into performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity and efficient use of funds.
• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.
• Lead and manage the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain business-critical information systems, ensuring they align with organisational needs and workflows.
• Supervise and coordinate the internal help desk function, ensuring timely and effective technical support for all staff.
• Manage property portfolio and investment portfolio (including tenancy, body corporate committee member and management of current lease agreement).

Information and Communication Technology

• Manage IT-related vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets, ensuring value for money and service reliability.
• Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance of information technology systems to support business operations.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain business-critical information systems, ensuring they align with organisational needs and workflows.
• Lead and manage the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality.
• Lead and manage the IT and Finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain data integrity.

As a member of a small team this will be a strategic and hands on role. We are looking for an all-rounder who is happy to support the team as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 4-5 years of experience in Finance, IT systems and or Business Management/commerce.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Commerce, Finance with years of experience in IT systems.
• High quality report writing, development of frameworks and ability to present to Board & Committees.
• Demonstrated confidence in their ability to engage, communicate and present for a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with various communication modes, including Microsoft Office suite of programs.

To apply

For a copy of the Position Description please click this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xPVpyBvrvxDTEPYINnOqDEHyUAvaJp7O/view?usp=sharing

To apply, please provide your CV, and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience align to this opportunity please email [e-mail].

Applications close 5pm on Friday 19 September 2025.

Safeguarding

A key part of our application process is our safeguarding screening. We are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. All candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks and Working with Children Checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. To learn more about our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and screening processes. Further information can be found at our website: Safeguarding Resources : YMCA - Empowering young people

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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