The Organisation

Our client is a national organisation, committed to improving the lives of children and young people based in remote communities. With a strong focus on collaboration and empowerment, they operate programs and events that drive awareness, support community-led initiatives, and champion the importance of education and access. The team are passionate and dedicated, united by a shared vision to make a meaningful difference to future generations.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO, we are seeking a dynamic and autonomous FP&A Manager to help shape the financial future of the organisation. You will lead financial planning processes, deliver high-quality analysis and reporting, and provide insights to drive strategic decision-making. Partnering closely with Finance, Marketing, and Fundraising teams, you will support growth, sustainability, and mission alignment through detailed analysis of fundraising performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial systems implementation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Manage the annual budget cycle and lead quarterly reforecasting, developing financial models to support scenario planning and long-range forecasting

Deliver strategic insights through variance analysis, KPI tracking, and ad hoc financial modelling, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for cost optimisation

Prepare clear, concise monthly reporting packages — including budget vs actuals, variance analysis, and narrative insights for the Board — while ensuring an accurate month-end close and timely financial reporting

Partner with Fundraising and Marketing teams to set targets, evaluate campaign ROI, and provide financial insights to support planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Analyse donor and campaign performance trends to inform revenue forecasting and identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising strategies.

Lead the design, selection, and implementation of new financial planning, budgeting, and reporting systems

Benefits

Working in an exceptional, collaborative team environment that values innovation, equity, and accountability

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Competitive salary and not-for-profit financial benefits package

Flexible work arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance

Excellent, commercially-run operation, with an impressive leadership team and corporate sponsors

Exceptional office environment close to public transport

Required Skills/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; ideally, CPA/CA, CIMA qualified

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, including budgeting, ROI analysis, and performance reporting

Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; experience with tools like Xero, Spotlight, Power BI

Proven experience implementing or optimising financial systems or software

You must be a hands-on, driven FP&A professional with the desire to consistently add value

Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills at all levels, with Finance Business Partnering experience with internal teams and operations

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and persuasively

An analytical mindset, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving

You do not need to have Not-for-Profit experience to apply, but you do need to have an interest in working for a small, mission-led organisation

The role is full-time and is based in the Sydney CBD office, with working-from-home flexibility 2 days a week

You must have full, permanent working rights in Australia and be based in Sydney

How to Apply

Send your updated resume in Word to Clare Nash as soon as possible, including your reason for applying for this role

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and a Working With Children Check