Finance Manager

Randstad; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-month assignment

Brisbane CBD location

Travel to Cairns covered

Supportive executive leadership

Job summary

Randstad partners with a Brisbane-based not-for-profit to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for a 3-month temporary assignment with potential extension. The role is based in the Brisbane CBD with occasional travel to Cairns at the organisation's expense.

You will report to the CEO, lead financial operations, governance and statutory reporting, and provide strategic financial advice to the Board. The position requires a strong background in budgeting, forecasting and payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting and statutory reporting.
• Experience in not-for-profit or government sector is highly regarded.
• Strong accounting and payroll systems experience (MYOB preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice and reporting to CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial projections.
• Manage end-of-month and end-of-year financial statements and coordinate external audits.
• Prepare and lodge statutory returns including BAS and FBT; manage grant acquittals and compliance with funding bodies.
• Oversee payroll processes, controls and compliance frameworks.
• Review and strengthen internal financial controls across the organisation.

Skills

Not-for-profit financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel advanced

Payroll systems

Governance & statutory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

Tools

MYOB

Job description

About our client:

Randstad is pleased to be partnering with our client, a dedicated not-for-profit providing valuable services to communities across Queensland. Based in the Brisbane CBD, they are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 3-month temporary assignment with the potential to extend.

What's on offer?

• Initial 3-month temporary assignment with potential for extension Brisbane CBD location with occasional travel to Cairns (at the organisation's expense)
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a community-focused organisation
• Supportive and purpose-driven executive leadership team
• Dynamic work environment with strategic oversight

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the organisation's financial operations, governance, and statutory reporting. Your duties will include:

• Providing strategic financial advice and reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial projections
• Managing end-of-month and end-of-year financial statements and coordinating external audits
• Preparing and lodging statutory returns including BAS and FBT Managing grant funding acquittals and compliance with funding bodies
• Overseeing payroll processes, controls, and compliance frameworks
• Reviewing and strengthening internal financial controls across the organisation

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, and statutory reporting
• Prior experience within the not-for-profit or government sector is highly regarded
• Strong accounting and payroll systems experience (MYOB preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High level of cultural awareness and respect for diverse community services
• Ability to hold or obtain a valid Blue Card and National Police Check
• Full and unlimited Australian working rights
• The ability to commence within the next week

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.