Impact Finance Manager - Part-Time (3 Days/Week)

Sharp and Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time arrangement (3 days

Onsite parking

Close to public transport

Job summary

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and strengthen controls during a period of transformation in an education-focused organisation. The role combines technical accounting with stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

The position involves leading budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit coordination and driving finance system enhancements to support the organisation's future direction.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA with finance leadership experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and audit processes.
• Hands-on approach with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in education, not-for-profit or community-focused organisations is valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial management and reporting activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare management reports and deliver meaningful financial insights.
• Coordinate audit preparation and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Improve financial systems, processes and controls.
• Partner with operational stakeholders and budget holders across the organisation.
• Support and mentor a small finance team.
• Contribute to broader organisational improvement and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Hands-on

Autonomy

Education

CA or CPA

Job description

Sharp and Carter is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and strengthen controls during a period of transformation in an education-focused organisation. The role combines technical accounting with stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

The position involves leading budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit coordination and driving finance system enhancements to support the organisation's future direction.