Interim Finance Manager

people2people; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

people2people in Ipswich is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership during a 3‑month transition. You will lead a team of five, drive month-end, budgeting and forecasting, and ensure controls and compliance while partnering with operational leaders for financial insight.

CA or CPA qualification is required. Not-for-profit experience is valued but not essential; immediate start preferred in Ipswich.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience as Finance Manager.
• Strong people leadership experience.
• Experience managing month-end reporting and forecasting processes.
• Not-for-profit sector experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a finance team of five.
• Drive month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial projection activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the finance function.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing as required.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Review and maintain financial controls, processes and compliance obligations.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and decision-making support.
• Prepare reports and analysis for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of year-end and audit requirements where required.
• Ensure the finance team continues to meet operational deadlines during the contract period.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Make an impact during a transition period

About the Company

Our client is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation based in Ipswich, committed to supporting the local community through meaningful programs and services. With a strong focus on making a positive impact, they are known for their collaborative approach, community engagement and dedication to delivering quality outcomes.

Due to a short-term requirement, they are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership and stability to the finance function over the next 3 months.

About the Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team and working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation, this hands-on Finance Manager position will oversee the day-to-day finance function while leading a team of five.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead, mentor and support a finance team of five

Drive month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial projection activities

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the finance function

Provide backup support for payroll processing as required

Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements

Review and maintain financial controls, processes and compliance obligations

Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and decision-making support

Prepare reports and analysis for senior leadership and stakeholders

Support the delivery of year-end and audit requirements where required

Ensure the finance team continues to meet operational deadlines during the contract period

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a capable and adaptable finance leader who can quickly build relationships and provide confidence to the wider business.

You will bring:

CA or CPA qualification

Demonstrated experience in a Finance Manager

position

Strong people leadership experience, including coaching and developing finance staff

Proven experience managing month-end reporting and forecasting processes

Experience driving process improvement and finance automation initiatives

Sound knowledge of payroll and payroll-related compliance obligations

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to hit the ground running

Experience within the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded but is not essential

What’s on Offer?

Immediate start with a respected community-focused organisation

Opportunity to make an impact during a key period of transition

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Varied role combining leadership, operational finance and project work

Ipswich location, 3 month temp