Head of Finance

Beaumont People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Professional development budget

Board exposure

Job summary

Beaumont People is seeking a Head of Finance for a national not-for-profit membership body based in North Sydney. This senior role leads a small finance team, overseeing governance, reporting, budgeting and financial planning while driving continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic objectives, strengthen controls, and deliver insightful financial analysis. The role offers hybrid work and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Finance or Accounting, with CA or CPA qualification highly regarded.
• Strong expertise in financial control, governance, compliance and reporting.
• Proven ability to review systems and processes, drive improvements, and strengthen financial controls.
• Experience managing audits, external stakeholders, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong systems capability, with experience across process optimisation and multiple operating entities.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Pragmatic, detail-oriented and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, providing coaching, support and direction.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.
• Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support executive leadership with financial analysis and commercial insights.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support planning and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Prepare Board and Executive reporting packs and financial presentations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Governance

Audits

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Mentoring

CA/CPA

Communication

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Head of Finance | National Member-Based Organisation

• Join a respected national membership organisation with a strong reputation, engaged workforce & exciting growth agenda.
• Lead & strengthen the finance function, with the autonomy to improve processes, influence decision-making & add genuine organisational value.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model, collaborative culture, & ongoing professional development.
• North Sydney | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) $170k + Super

About the organisation

Our client is a respected national not-for-profit membership association that delivers education, professional development, advocacy and events for professionals across Australia and New Zealand. With a highly engaged membership base and collaborative culture, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth.

About the role

The Head of Finance will lead the organisation's finance function and oversee a small, capable team. This is a broad leadership role encompassing financial stewardship, governance, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing evolution of the finance function, with opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen financial controls, refine reporting frameworks and further develop team capability. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help ensure the organisation is well-positioned to achieve its strategic objectives while maintaining strong financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the finance team, providing coaching, support and direction.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.
• Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support executive leadership with financial analysis and commercial insights.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support planning and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Prepare Board and Executive reporting packs and financial presentations.

Why you’ll love it?

• Join a highly regarded membership organisation with a strong reputation, engaged workforce and clear growth trajectory.
• Lead and further strengthen the finance function, with the autonomy to influence processes, drive improvements and add genuine value across the organisation.
• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative culture where people are trusted, ideas are welcomed, and teams work together to achieve shared outcomes.
• Enjoy a friendly, down-to-earth environment with a strong sense of camaraderie, a member-first mindset, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model (three days in the office, two from home), a competitive salary package, bonus scheme and dedicated professional development budget.
• Opportunity to be involved at Board level, including Board reporting and presenting insights.

About You

You are a seasoned finance professional who combines strong technical capability with practical leadership skills. You enjoy creating structure, improving processes and helping teams perform at their best.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Qualifications in Finance or Accounting, with CA or CPA qualification highly regarded.
• Strong expertise in financial control, governance, compliance and reporting.
• Proven ability to review systems and processes, drive improvements, and strengthen financial controls.
• Experience managing audits, external stakeholders, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong systems capability, with experience across process optimisation and multiple operating entities.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to mentor and develop a small finance team.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Pragmatic, detail-oriented and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

At Beaumont People, we believe that a diverse workplace is a thriving workplace, and we are proud to partner with organisations that share this commitment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and people living with disabilities.