Finance Manager

Cox Purtell Staffing Services; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Purtell Staffing Services in Sydney seeks a hands-on Finance Manager for a not‑for‑profit dedicated to changing lives through sport. You will oversee financial operations, payroll, budgeting, and reporting while partnering with the CEO, leadership team and board.

This hybrid, flexible role offers scope to improve systems and governance, with full-time or part-time arrangements considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.
• CPA qualification, along with relevant tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting.
• Strong financial management and reporting skills, including board and management reporting.
• Practical knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR processes.
• Experience with payroll and accounting systems, ideally MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance, accounts, payroll, budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts and management reports for the leadership team, the board and funding bodies.
• Maintain financial controls, compliance and governance processes across the organisation.
• Manage HR administration, employee records and policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance, HR and operational systems.

Skills

Finance management

Board reporting

Payroll

Budgeting

HR administration

Process improvement

Independent working

Education

CPA qualification

Finance/accounting degree

Tools

MYOB

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Job description

• Hybrid working with flexible days and hours, and full-time or part-time arrangements considered.
• Lead finance and HR in a purpose-driven NFP changing lives through sport.
• Hands-on Finance Manager role partnering with the CEO, leadership team and board.

About the client

Our client is a respected Sydney-based not-for-profit dedicated to changing lives through sport. They run around 40 clubs across five sports, offering free programs and equipment so cost is never a barrier to participation. Alongside their sporting programs, they operate a social enterprise arm that includes school and corporate experiences and community stadiums in Western Sydney. The team is small, collaborative and genuinely passionate about the difference they make.

About the role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee the organisation's financial operations while providing practical HR support across the business. You will be the go-to person for financial insight, partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team and reporting to the board and funding bodies. This is a hands-on role with real scope to improve systems and processes, and your work will directly support the growth and sustainability of the organisation. Flexible days and hours are available, with full-time or part-time arrangements considered.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day finance, accounts, payroll, budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts and management reports for the leadership team, the board and funding bodies.
• Maintain financial controls, compliance and governance processes across the organisation.
• Manage HR administration, employee records and policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance, HR and operational systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.
• CPA qualification, along with relevant tertiary qualifications in finance or accounting.
• Strong financial management and reporting skills, including board and management reporting.
• Practical knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR processes.
• Experience with payroll and accounting systems, ideally MYOB.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in sport, not-for-profit or disability organisations is highly regarded.