
Director Finance and Shared Services
BUSHkids
Posted 29 days ago
Director Finance and Shared Services
- Lead BUSHkids financial strategy across our mission driven NFP organisation
- Are you a strategic and analytical thinker with a passion for making a difference?
- Join a collaborative Executive Leadership Team
BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services, regardless of where they live.
Over the past decade, we have significantly expanded to over 30 service locations across regional QLD and as part of an internal restructure, we are now seeking a Director Finance and Shared Services to join our team based in Toowong, Brisbane.
In this role, you will be a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. You will lead our Finance and Shared Services teams, which include People and Culture, Work Health & Safety, Compliance and IT. You will be responsible for driving our financial strategy and provide leadership and governance to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with our charitable goals. This will include overseeing budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to support our programs and services across Queensland. You will advise the CEO and executive leadership team on financial matters, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong internal controls. Additionally, you will analyse financial reports to ensure the integrity of our financial information and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency supporting our continuous growth, liaise with the board and provide ad hoc reports as required.
BUSHkids Benefits - What You Can Expect
- A highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
- Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
- Highly competitive base salary on offer plus superannuation and portable long service leave
- Not-for-profit salary packaging
- Annual Professional development budget that includes paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year)
- Additional 3 days of gifted paid leave over the Christmas period
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field, with CA/CPA certification. A Master of Business Administration or similar postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years in a senior finance management role, preferably within a not-for-profit or charitable organisation.
- Proven leadership experience combined with cross-functional teams aligning diverse operational needs with strategic financial objectives is ideal. This may include experience across shared services functions such as Human Resources/People & Culture, Information Technology, and or Compliance.
- Strong strategic and people leadership, combined with exceptional analytical skills to leverage financial data for informed decision-making.
- Outstanding communication skills, with proven experience building strong relationships internally as well as external stakeholders.
- Current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain.
Working at BUSHkids is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive community dedicated to making a real impact in the lives of Queensland families.
If you are ready to bring your financial expertise and leadership to a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
APPLY NOW!
Please include your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience and vision for the role as part of your application.
A full job description can be downloaded on the BUSHkids website at https://www.bushkids.org.au/professionals/join-our-team
Application Closing Date: 11AM Monday 24th February 2025
Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email [email protected]
Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
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