Finance Manager

Cafs; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals & entertainment benefits

Job summary

Cafs is seeking a Manager Finance in Ballarat, VIC to lead the Finance team and ensure sustainability of services for community impact. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, payables/receivables and compliance, providing strategic financial leadership across the organisation.

The role requires extensive financial management experience and strong leadership, with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver timely, accurate financial advice.

Qualifications

• Extensive financial management experience.
• Strong leadership capability and stakeholder relationship building.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Finance team, providing coaching and guidance.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of the annual financial report, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and support managers to develop sustainable forecasts.
• Lead and coordinate the annual external financial audit process and maintain relationships with auditors.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journals.
• Ensure compliance with taxation requirements (BAS, FBT and others).
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide high-quality financial advice, modelling and reporting to stakeholders.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and lead strategic thinking and improvement initiatives.

Job description

Lead our Finance team and help ensure the long-term sustainability of services that create meaningful impact across our communities.

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: $125,000 to $135,000 + superannuation

Salary packaging options: Up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment benefits

Location: Ballarat, VIC

Above award entitlements: Including 3 days paid Christmas Leave annually

Our Values

At Cafs, our work is guided by the values of:

Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Kindness | Innovation

About the Program

The Cafs Finance team plays a pivotal role in helping the organisation deliver quality services to the community. The team is responsible for the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting functions of the organisation. The Finance team works collaboratively with stakeholders across Cafs to provide high quality and timely financial advice while ensuring compliance with legislative and reporting requirements.

About the Role

As the Manager Finance, you will play a key leadership role in leading and managing the Finance team to successfully deliver all finance functions across the organisation. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and compliance activities while providing strategic financial leadership and advice to key stakeholders.

This role requires extensive financial management experience, strong leadership capability and the ability to build positive relationships across the organisation. You will lead the preparation of the annual financial report, oversee the annual budget process and ensure financial operations are efficient, compliant and aligned with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Finance team, providing coaching, support, performance management and guidance.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of the annual financial report, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and support managers to develop sustainable forecasts and budget models.
• Lead and coordinate the annual external financial audit process and maintain strong relationships with auditors.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes, including reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with taxation requirements, including BAS, FBT and other legislative obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure finance processes remain innovative, efficient and compliant.
• Provide high-quality financial advice, modelling, grant acquittals and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and act as a positive role model across the organisation.
• Contribute to organisational success through leadership, strategic thinking and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Cafs?

At Cafs, you'll join a supportive and inclusive organisation where your contribution genuinely matters.

• Salary packaging benefits
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Regular supervision and leadership support
• A supportive, collaborative and values-based culture
• An organisation committed to child safety, inclusion, diversity and eliminating family violence
• The opportunity to influence organisational performance and community outcomes
• Above-award benefits, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave annually

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

"To work with people to enable healing, hope and meaningful impact across all generations."

Applications close 15 October 2026. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Victorian Working with Children Checks.