Financial Controller

Excolo.

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 165,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options including WFH
Career growth and succession opportunities
Full ownership of the finance function

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organization seeks a Financial Controller to oversee its finance operations and drive business optimization in the aged care sector. This strategic role involves leading a finance team, implementing financial systems, and engaging in budget management to ensure organizational success.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in a senior finance role within aged care or healthcare.
  • High proficiency in financial modeling and compliance.
  • Ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Responsibilities

  • Offer clear financial strategy to support the CEO's decision-making.
  • Lead a finance team and streamline financial operations.
  • Manage funding activities and compliance related to aged care.

Skills

Leadership
Financial Strategy
Budgeting
Financial Analysis
Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel
Accounting Systems

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A$165,000.00/yr - A$175,000.00/yr

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Financial Controller | Brisbane | $165k - $175k package

Join a respected not-for-profit organisation making a meaningful impact in the aged care space. As they enter a new phase of growth, they’re seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to optimise business performance, take ownership of the finance function, and lead the implementation of a new finance system.

This opportunity offers a strategic senior leadership role focused on driving business optimisation, streamlining financial operations, and providing impactful insights to influence decision-making at the executive level.

The Role:

  • Offer clear financial strategy and advice to support the CEO and executive team’s decision-making
  • Lead a focused finance team, fostering growth and driving improved financial operations
  • Manage funding activities end-to-end, including tender submissions, grant applications, contract oversight, and reporting—covering aged care funding such as RAD/DAP and AN-ACC
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models to ensure robust financial planning
  • Oversee procurement processes and implement cost management strategies to maximise value and control expenses
  • Handle financial risk assessments and insurance programs, ensuring all regulatory and compliance standards are met
  • Work closely with department heads and managers to provide financial insights that support business objectives
  • $165K–$175K package
  • Flexible working options including 1 day per week WFH and adaptable hours
  • A leadership position with full ownership of the finance function
  • Opportunity to deliver a full finance system implementation project
  • Career growth and succession opportunities as the organisation continues to expand
  • A thorough handover will be provided by the current incumbent to ensure a smooth transition

Requirements

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business and CA or CPA qualification
  • Sig experience in a senior finance role within aged care, healthcare, or the not-for-profit sector
  • Strong understanding of aged care funding models (RAD/DAP/Bond, AN-ACC) and compliance framework
  • High proficiency in Excel, Word, and accounting systems
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop a finance team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including confident board-level reporting
  • Ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term planning and project management
  • Alignment with the mission and values of aged care and community-focused work
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Executive
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Finance and Accounting/Auditing
  • Industries
    Accounting

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