General Manager, Finance

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a member-based not-for-profit supporting over 8,600 surgeons and 1,300 trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We advocate for excellence in surgical care, deliver world-class education and training, invest in research, and partner across the Asia-Pacific to strengthen local surgical services. Learn more at surgeons.org.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to lead our finance function and help shape how the College now and into the future. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Risk Officer, the General Manager, Finance provides strategic and operational leadership of the College's finance function across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll lead teams across transactional finance, reporting, investments, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, and make sure our financial governance, compliance and information are strong and trusted. This is a role for a leader who wants to build capability as much as deliver results. You'll lead finance transformation work that improves our systems, processes and service, and you'll help leaders across the College make well-informed decisions that support our long-term financial sustainability.

What you will do;

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team, including Finance Business Partners, Investment and Systems Accountants, and Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, controls, treasury, cash flow and month-end processes

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, statutory financial statements and the external audit

• Ensure the integrity of investment records, including the RACS Specific Purpose Trust Fund, in line with AASB 9

• Lead the annual budget and forecasting cycle, financial modelling and business cases

• Drive the Finance Business Partnering framework and build financial capability among budget managers

• Lead the optimisation of finance systems and processes, with a focus on automation and data integrity

• Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Finance & Risk leadership team

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About you

You're an experienced finance leader who combines technical depth with a genuine commitment to developing people and partnering with the business. You'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline,

• CPA, CA or equivalent

• Extensive experience leading finance functions in medium to large organisations

• Strong technical accounting, financial control and reporting expertise, including audit, taxation and statutory reporting

• Proven experience in investment accounting and fund governance

• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills

• Experience leading finance transformation, systems improvement and process optimisation

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and high levels of integrity and professional judgement

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector, or with ACNC and Charities Services obligations, will be highly regarded.

Your experience with us

We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and able to do their best work. We invest in your wellbeing, professional growth and work life balance. Our benefits reflect our dedication to a positive, safe and inclusive culture.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging up to $15,900 each FBT year and novated car leasing.
• Hybrid working arrangements that support flexibility + starter equipment allowance
• Generous leave options including volunteer leave, paid parental leave and the ability to purchase up to two weeks of additional leave
• Access to a wellbeing app and annual reimbursement to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Gifted leave over the Christmas/New Year period
• Support for you and your family including counselling, legal advice, career coaching, financial counselling, and more
• We invest in our people through ongoing access to learning and development to support your professional growth and career goals.

Read more about what we offer you here.

How to apply

Click “Apply” to begin your application. We encourage you to include both your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience that aligns with the key responsibilities outlined in the position description.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us at [email protected]. Please note that we are unable to accept applications via email.

You will be informed of the outcome of your application in due course.

Please note we are not accepting agency submissions or referrals for this role.

Everyone is welcome

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

RACS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and Māori as the tangata whenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.