Make a meaningful difference with us:

UnitingCare is embarking on an exciting transformation to unify our finance systems —enhancing the way we support the people and communities we serve.

Reporting to the Head of Finance – Aged Care and Community Services (ACCS), the Finance Manager will work in a highly collaborative manner with cross functional teams. The purpose of this role is to lead the financial accounting team in the effective delivery and innovation of the core financial accounting activity. The Finance Manager will drive efficiencies and best practice to enable a digital future and improve stakeholder and team outcomes

We are looking for an exceptional communicator with strong technical accountancy and change management skills.

Please note, this is a full time, permanent position. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

Develop, document and maintain the financial reporting month end close and year end close processes, and facilitate the maintenance of chart of account dimensions and general ledger account structures within the financial management information systems

Manage the delivery of general ledger account reconciliation and verification activities

Manage the delivery of financial reporting, including financial statements preparation, acquittals and other external reporting that meets all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, accounting standards, funder requirements and/or approved policy

Support the delivery of tax compliance and other regulatory activities and reporting

Provide financial information, support and advice to the respective UnitingCare business units and functions

Manage the internal/external audit requirements of activities that fall within the financial accounting and reporting team responsibilities, including interaction with business areas and provision of information requirements.

Re-engineer finance processes to optimise, standardise (system agnostic) and improve workflows, with a focus on automation.

Champion innovative changes and technology-enabled solutions.

Be proactively involved in related projects in accordance with strategic requirements and ensure that any resulting new policy and procedures are developed, documented and implemented successfully.

What makes a difference for us?

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business or a related field, either studying towards or completed CA/CPA.

Management experience in dynamic change environments, ideally within a large,

complex organisation.

Proven experience in defining and driving the transformation of financial accounting teams using technology and reengineering processes, including aligning technology, change management, workforce and strategies with business priorities.

Ability to manage, develop staff and oversee the delivery and performance of a team.

Ability to apply planning, coordination and time management skills to projects and tasks. Ability to work in a structured team and effectively contribute to outcomes. Use of sound problem solving skills and a logical, organised approach to work.

Strong finance and accounting competency with knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and legislation relevant to work environment.

Advanced technology skills including advance MS Excel capabilities.

Ability to interpret and analyse large complex data sources with minimal corrections

Knowledge of AX09, Microsoft Dynamics and BI reporting systems as applicable.

Sound communication reasoning and stakeholder management skills

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained

A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.

Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.