Finance Manager

Many Rivers Microfinance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development support

5-day annual conference

Paid leave between Christmas and New-年

Job summary

Many Rivers is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead core finance operations across Australia, delivering accurate reporting, budgeting and compliance while strengthening financial controls.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage a small team, partner with program leaders and drive continuous improvement in systems and processes to support growth and social outcomes in a purpose-led not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with significant experience in accounting, financial management and organisational reporting.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams while delivering high-quality operational outcomes.
• Strong financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance and audit preparation.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (Power BI) and advanced Excel.
• Not-for-profit or public sector experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and reporting activities with accurate, timely information for management and stakeholders.
• Drive monthly and annual reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation and financial analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, procurement and fleet management with strong controls.
• Support growth through grant budgeting, contract administration and funding reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team with a focus on accountability.
• Drive process improvements, systems optimisation and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with leaders to provide financial guidance and strategic insights.
• Maintain governance, risk management and compliance processes.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Audits & compliance

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Finance leadership opportunity | Purpose-led organisation | Drive financial stewardship and operational excellence across Australia

Many Rivers is seeking an experienced, values-driven Finance Manager to lead core finance operations and contribute to the organisation's ongoing growth and impact. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support meaningful social and economic outcomes, while ensuring strong financial management, business performance and operational excellence across a national organisation.

This role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, team leadership, business partnering and continuous improvement, supporting Many Rivers to deliver lasting impact across Australia.

About Many Rivers

Many Rivers is a national for-purpose organisation providing accessible business development support, community economic development services, pro-bono legal advice and microfinance business loans. Its work helps people build sustainable livelihoods and contribute to stronger local economies.

Guided by Care, Respect and Accountability, Many Rivers creates lasting impact for clients, families and communities across Australia, with a focus on Indigenous Australians and regional, rural and remote communities.

The Opportunity

This role is open to candidates located in either Sydney or the Coffs Harbour/Grafton area, with flexibility to work from either location.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will lead core finance operations and a small finance team, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and financial management across the organisation. The role will work closely with leaders across the business to provide financial insights, strengthen financial controls, improve systems and processes, and support strategic decision-making.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational delivery with continuous improvement, providing strong financial stewardship while developing team capability and fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's financial accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial information for management and stakeholders.
• Drive monthly and annual financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation and financial analysis to support organisational performance and decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement and fleet management functions, ensuring effective controls and efficient service delivery.
• Support organisational growth through financial planning, grant budgeting, contract administration and funding reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Drive process improvements, systems optimisation and operational efficiencies, using data and insights to enhance productivity, compliance and service quality.
• Partner with leaders across the organisation to provide financial guidance, business insights and support for strategic and operational priorities.
• Maintain effective governance, risk management and compliance processes, including taxation, audit, asset management, insurance and financial controls.

About You

You are an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounting, financial management and team leadership. You combine technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach and enjoy working closely with stakeholders to improve performance and achieve organisational outcomes.

You are equally comfortable analysing financial data, leading a team, improving business processes and presenting financial insights to senior leaders. Most importantly, you are motivated by purpose and committed to contributing to positive social and economic outcomes.

Please respond to the Selection Criteria:

• CA or CPA qualified with significant experience in accounting, financial management and organisational reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance teams while delivering high-quality operational outcomes.
• Strong financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance and audit preparation.
• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information, identify trends and provide commercial insights to support decision-making.
• Experience driving process improvement, implementing controls and enhancing operational efficiency through systems and technology.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems and reporting tools, including Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong alignment with Many Rivers' values of Care, Respect and Accountability and commitment to addressing disadvantage in Australia.
• Experience within the not-for-profit sector, government-funded programs, social enterprise or purpose-led organisations will be highly regarded.

Why Join Many Rivers?

• Purpose-led work with direct social and economic impact.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging and hybrid work arrangements.
• Professional development support and a 5-day annual conference.
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• A values-led culture grounded in Care, Respect and Accountability.