Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner, Australian Volunteers International

• Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Annual salary (inclusive of 13th month) between PHP 1,350,998 to PHP 1,951,442 commensurate to experience

Ready to make an impact? Join AVI’s Finance Team as a Finance Business Partner!

Company overview

AVI has been inviting change since 1951. We foster long-term partnerships that build and deepen over time. Our partners and skilled volunteers connect in ways that result in collaboration across cultures, sustainable development outcomes and a more informed and understanding Australian community. AVI exists to achieve community-determined development outcomes across Asia, the Pacific and Africa – and this role is integral to communicating our purpose, work and shared achievements.

Role overview

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and enabling data-driven decision-making across AVI. Through collaboration with stakeholders, ownership of finance systems and month end processes, leadership of planning and audit activities, this role helps ensure the organization's financial health and long-term success.

This role is best suited to an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and partnering with stakeholders to drive outcomes. We are seeking someone who can confidently identify issues, recommend solutions and results driven.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy turning financial insights into business outcomes, this could be the opportunity for you!

Position Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and current CPA (or equivalent) status & 5 or more years relevant experience in a similar role
• Sound understanding of, and experience working with, accounting concepts in a project-based setting
• Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels through the provision of insightful analysis, sound commercial judgement and evidence-based recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels through the provision of insightful analysis, sound commercial judgement and evidence-based recommendations
• Understanding of confidentiality principles, and experience with the confidential management of sensitive information
• Experience working with software systems and package, including understanding of financial software (NetSuite experience desirable), database software and the Microsoft Office suite
• Very good oral, written and visual communication, writing and editing skills
• A high level of attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to operate autonomously, exercise professional judgement and manage competing priorities with minimal direction in a complex environment
• Proven experience identifying and implementing process, reporting and system improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls and improve decision making
• Sound experience in ownership and accountability in the month end process including balance sheet reconciliations, month end journals, accrual and project accounting
• Project accounting and donor funded financial management experience is desirable
• Sound knowledge of, and commitment to AVI’s Mission, Values and Corporate Objectives
• Understanding of and commitment to EEO, child protection, workplace health & safety and privacy principles

Application Procedure:

• For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please review the Position Description attached and submit a cover letter and a current resume.
• This role is open to citizens of The Republic of the Philippines or those with legal working rights in the country
• Application Closing date: Friday, 11 September 2026.
• Any questions regarding this role? Please email our P&C team at [email protected]

AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work. We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment.

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI. It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request.