Finance Manager

·       Strategic advisory & leadership role - (initial 12 month contract)

·       Be part of this large purpose driven Central Australian organisation

·       $151,887 - $172,837 + Super, & attractive remote living benefits & more

NPY Women’s Council is an Alice Springs based Anangu-led not-for-profit organisation with a proud 45 year history. They deliver a wide range of health, social and cultural services to women, men, young people and children of all ages across the NPY region which spans the NT, SA and WA. With a track record of growth and achievement, the organisation is now 300 employees strong and poised for an exciting new era of change to position itself to better support the ongoing future prosperity and success of all Anangu.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), leading a diverse and sizeable team and delivering sound financial planning, reporting, stewardship and financial control cross NPY Women’s Council, key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic advice to the CEO, Directors and Program Managers to enable informed decisions to be made around organisational priorities, resource allocation, funding, capital expenditure, and maintaining the organisation’s financial sustainability
• Translating complex financial information into clear advice and reporting that enables effective governance and management
• Overseeing and leading a team to deliver reliable financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, grant acquittals, financial reporting and statutory obligations, supported by effective systems and internal controls
• Working closely with senior leaders and program managers to strengthen financial accountability across a diverse portfolio of services, operating in remote communities across the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia
• Providing professional judgement, operating within approved organisational policies and delegations
• Upholding NPYWC’s guiding principles and supporting the leadership of Aboriginal women and the organisation’s community-controlled purpose.

Extensive and proven experience leading a substantial finance function, with wide accountability across a large and complex organisation is the ideal background sought.

A strong, empathetic and highly collaborative leadership style, along with proven written and verbal communications skills, high attention to detail and a strong work ethic and values will be critical to success.

Tertiary level qualifications in Accounting or a related discipline, and CPA, CA, CIMA, ICAA or  NIAA membership or eligibility is required.

This Alice Springs based role will require occasional travel to communities across the NPY region.

 With potential for permanency, the remuneration will be based on skills, experience and qualifications. Generous leave entitlements, salary packaging benefits and retention bonus will be offered.

Please apply without delay online via Seek quoting reference NPYWC081026. Applications will be immediately assessed, and the role advertised until the successful applicant is appointed.

Enquiries are most welcome and/or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on [0404 801 969](tel:0404 801 969) or via [email protected]