Part-Time Finance Manager

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

The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? We are partnering with a respected education organisation currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth. As they continue to modernise their systems, processes and reporting capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership, strengthen controls and support key organisational initiatives.

This is a broad and varied role that will suit someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with stakeholder engagement and process improvement. You'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in ensuring the finance function is equipped to support the organisation's future direction.

Key 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.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified CA or CPA with experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Financial Accountant or similar position.

You will also bring:

• Strong financial accounting and management reporting expertise.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and audit processes.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• The ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, approach and genuine team mindset.
• Experience within education, not-for-profit or community-focused organisations will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Flexible part-time arrangement (3 days per week).
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for ongoing opportunities.
• Broad and varied role with genuine influence across the organisation.
• Opportunity to help shape and improve the finance function.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Convenient inner-city location with onsite parking available and close proximity to public .

This is an great opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking flexibility, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a purpose-driven organisation.