Head of Finance

Head of Finance - NFP

Company Background

Our client is a well-known charitable organisation that works with communities globally.  They have a strong presence in multiple countries with programs with strong financial support from Australia.

It’s a small, friendly team, located in bright, modern offices on the city fringe.

This role supports the CEO, P&C Director and other key senior stakeholders as the business transitions some of its core revenue streams into a new business model.  It’s an exciting time to join as they adapt & change to be successful in the increasingly competitive charitable sector. 

Backed by a huge donor pool and grants, they are in a great position to reposition themselves to support the communities that lean on them.

They have great WFH flexibility, a very collaborative team dynamic and great support from the other senior leaders to ensure your success in this role.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage consolidated financial accounts for five regions and oversee statutory reporting.
• Lead the finance team, ensuring strong performance, development, and daily operations.
• Review all financial functions — accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and grant compliance to maintain sound financial governance.
• Work with executives and department heads to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic goals.
• Prepare financial forecasts, strategic projections, and models aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Oversee internal audits and compliance across country offices, ensuring effective controls and risk management.

Your Background

We are looking for Finance Managers, Controllers or SME Head of Finance from a NFP/Charity background.

Other key requirements:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Consolidation experience
• Risk & Compliance experience
• Staff Management
• Excellent communication skills. You will be the main point of contact for the auditors and the international offices.
• Agile enough to be hands-on in the accounting where required, but also able to scale up to support the CEO on strategic decision-making.

If you are keen to apply for this Head of Finance role, please contact Adele at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5647, quoting reference 9721 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.