Finance Operations Lead – Not-for-Profit Impact

Early Connections; Taree; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Parental Leave Support Payment

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

Job summary

Early Connections Manning and Great Lakes is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to join our leadership and administration team on a part-time basis. The role combines strong financial management with stakeholder engagement to support outcomes for children and families.

Working with the Manager and management committee, you will oversee monthly reporting, budgeting, cashflow, payroll oversight and compliance, while advancing continuous improvement in a not-for-profit setting that values inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce requirements.
• CPA/CA accreditation is highly regarded or in progress.
• Experience in accounting, finance or business management.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and practically.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Collaborative and positive approach.
• Interest in the disability, community services or not-for-profit sector.
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Monitor NDIS, grant and organisational revenue streams.
• Manage payroll oversight and financial compliance processes.
• HR support including Award interpretation and monitoring.
• Support annual audits and reporting requirements.
• Lead the Administration team, including regular supervision and supports.
• Contribute to organisational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with risk, governance and corporate compliance activities.
• Work with manager and management committee to support informed decision making.

Skills

Degree qualifications

CPA/CA qualification

Accounting/finance experience

Financial analysis & reporting

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Advanced Excel/financial systems

Collaborative approach

Disability/not-for-profit sector

Inclusion & community impact

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Excel

ERP/Financial systems

Job description

Early Connections Manning and Great Lakes is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to join our leadership and administration team on a part-time basis. The role combines strong financial management with stakeholder engagement to support outcomes for children and families.

Working with the Manager and management committee, you will oversee monthly reporting, budgeting, cashflow, payroll oversight and compliance, while advancing continuous improvement in a not-for-profit setting that values inclusion