Head of Finance Operations (Not-for-Profit & Multi‑Entity)

Recruitmenthub; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS) in Canberra seeks a Group Manager Finance Operations to lead finance services across the Diocese. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee accounting, treasury, taxation, audits and internal controls, guiding sound decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

You will drive timely close, robust governance, and continuous improvement through strong leadership of a multisite finance team and partnerships with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience across financial accounting, financial control and transactional finance or shared services.
• A track record of developing high-performing, multidisciplinary finance teams and delivering responsive operational services.
• Strong expertise in Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting, consolidations and month-end and year-end processes.
• Significant experience in financial governance, internal controls, risk management, external audits and taxation compliance.
• A strong understanding of treasury, cash flow forecasting, working capital and financial sustainability.
• Experience leading finance systems improvements, process optimisation, automation or finance transformation.
• Highly developed analytical and communication skills, including presenting clear insights and recommendations to executives, Boards and governance committees.
• A collaborative, ethical and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, financial statements, consolidated reporting and balance sheet integrity across all entities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and transactional finance, establishing clear service standards and performance measures.
• Strengthen financial controls, policies, delegations and risk management practices, including appropriate segregation of duties.
• Coordinate external audits, statutory reporting and taxation compliance, including GST, FBT and payroll tax.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance staff, building a collaborative, accountable and customer-focused team.
• Drive financial systems improvements, automation and process standardisation while maintaining data integrity and information security controls.
• Prepare financial reports and advice for executives, the Board and governance committees, and support budgeting, forecasting, business cases and strategic initiatives.

Job description

Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS) in Canberra seeks a Group Manager Finance Operations to lead finance services across the Diocese. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee accounting, treasury, taxation, audits and internal controls, guiding sound decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

You will drive timely close, robust governance, and continuous improvement through strong leadership of a multisite finance team and partnerships with executive stakeholders.