Finance Manager

About us

Zonta House Refuge Association (Zonta House) is a specialist provider of family and domestic violence (FDV) services. Our purpose, values, and services have been informed through over 40 years of experience, the needs of Victim-Survivors of FDV in our community, and research in leading practice.

Zonta House provides holistic services to support individuals, children and families and facilitates education to contribute to social and systems change to prevent and stop FDV.

Victim-survivors of FDV are able to access responsive and person-centred support based on their needs to build a future free from abuse and thrive.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team in a full-time, permanent position based in Willetton.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team, the Finance Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring sound financial management across the organisation. The role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong regulatory compliance, overseeing effective financial systems, and driving robust financial planning and analysis.

As a trusted adviser, the Finance Manager will provide strategic financial insights that support informed decision-making, organisational sustainability, and long-term impact. The role will also lead and develop a small finance team, while fostering continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, governance, and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Oversee payroll processing, including superannuation, PAYG withholding, and leave entitlements.
• Prepare monthly reports for the CEO and Board, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Maintain compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, ACNC requirements, ATO obligations and relevant funding contracts.
• Manage and responsible for fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Coordinate annual audit processes and support statutory financial reporting.
• Oversee grant and funding financial reporting, acquittals and compliance requirements.
• Review and improve finance systems, internal controls, procedures and reporting processes.

Selection Criteria

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance management, preferably within the not-for profit sector.
2. Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with CA or CPA qualification.
3. Strong knowledge of NFP compliance obligations, including ACNC, ATO and grant reporting requirements.
4. Demonstrate experience leading and developing a successful team.
5. Extensive experience in the maintenance of financial accounting systems, including proficiency in Xero, competence in maintaining and developing complex spreadsheets, and the ability to present and communicate complex financial information.
6. Demonstrate an ability to provide financial advice to all levels of management on key aspects of organisation’s financial position, funding strategies, financial systems and reporting capabilities, with the ability to influence decision-making and drive positive organisational outcomes.
7. Strong analytical, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills
8. High level of attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.
9. Ability to prioritise responsibilities and respond flexibly to changing priorities.

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within the last six months.

The Benefits

• Extra tax savings with NFP Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for supervision, professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential well-being support
• An inclusive culture of dedicated and caring team members
• Free parking on-site

To apply for this position

Simply click the 'Apply' button and submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no longer than two pages) and your current resume. Applications with no selection criteria addressed will not be accepted.

Applications close on 10 October 2026 at 5:00 pm AWST.

Zonta House promotes a workplace that values and fosters the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

If you have any enquiry, contact [email protected]

Zonta House reserves the right to commence interviews with suitable applicants immediately.