Who We Are

WPC Group is a national leader in apprenticeship and traineeship employment, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. As one of the country’s leading Group Training Organisations, we connect ambitious Australians with career-defining opportunities.

For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with companies of all sizes to deliver Mentored Apprenticeship Programs, providing innovative workforce solutions. With more than 200 employer partners nationally, we specialise in the attraction, mentoring, and retention of apprentices and trainees—helping to shape the future workforce.

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO and Head of Business and Operations, the Finance Manager will lead the financial operations of WPC Group and NextGen Jobs. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for the effective financial management of multiple businesses to drive organisational wide improvements and efficiencies within a not-for-profit environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring payroll accuracy for apprentices and trainees

Conducting margin and cost analysis

Overseeing reconciliations

Delivering financial reporting

The role also ensures effective control of operational expenses, oversees expenditure accountability, manages the organisation’s car fleet, and provides financial risk insights to the executive team.

Essential responsibilities:

Provide full financial oversight, ensuring compliance with government funding requirements, industrial awards, and regulatory obligations.

Manage financial reporting systems and deliver timely and accurate statutory and external reports, including tax, funding body compliance, and regulatory filings.

Ensure accurate payroll for apprentices and trainees in line with awards, enterprise agreements, and contracts; conduct regular audits for compliance with superannuation, allowances, and deductions.

Monitor financial margins, identify cost inefficiencies, and mitigate financial risks to maintain long-term sustainability.

Oversee all financial reconciliations, ensuring alignment with budgets and compliance requirements; review and approve expenditures to maintain strong financial governance.

Manage the company’s vehicle fleet with a focus on operational efficiency and cost control.

Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, aligning financial targets with strategic and operational goals.

Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement; liaise with auditors and regulators to uphold financial transparency and compliance.

Oversee high-level contract negotiations and management of commercial contracts.

What you'll bring:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior financial management roles.

Accounting qualification (CA/CPA).

Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in contract and financial negotiations.

High level of discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Exceptional accuracy, organisational skills and time management abilities.

Willingness to travel interstate as required.

Experience within a Group Training Organisation (GTO) is desirable.

Prior experience in a not-for-profit organisation is an advantage.

Why Join WPC Group?

Joining our organisation as Finance Manager offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a national level while advancing your career in a purpose-driven environment. You’ll play a key leadership role, guiding the Executive Team in strategic decision-making that directly supports our mission to grow participation in our programs across the country.

You’ll also love working in a beautifully renovated office in one of Melbourne’s best areas. Our team of upbeat and friendly staff are ready to welcome you and provide a fun-loving, supportive environment.

For more information about WPC Group visit www.wpcgroup.org.au