Finance Operations Manager

Head Office

Full Time

• Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
• Competitive salary & access to Salary Packaging 
• Flexible Working Arrangements (incl. work from home)
• Full Time (38 hours per week)
• Located in Flemington and  we will soon be based in North Melbourne

Who are we?

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness.  We employ over 1000 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne, regional Victoria and Tasmania. Our Head Office provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham’s residential, housing and community care services.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills to join our expanding finance team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, key functions of this position is preparation of monthly management accounts and supervising the Financial Accountants and Accounts Payable Team Leaders.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff at various levels of the organisation, as well as external stakeholders, clients, and their families.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Leading and managing the Finance Operations team, including hands on support and mentoring
• Oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts and provide analysis.
• Manage daily cash flow needs and maintain up to date banking records.
• Oversight of monthly government funding reconciliation and claims.
• Streamlining finance functions through continuous process improvement.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Extensive working knowledge of accounting disciplines including financial and management accounting, as well as systems development and improvement.
• An inquisitive mindset with investigative and problem-solving skills.
• A proven track record in people management and an effective communicator who builds strong relationships across the organisation.
• Tertiary and CA/CPA qualified

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Free access to wellbeing services: Staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts and our Employee Assistance Program

That sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description here.

Applications can be addressed to Andrea Leicester (Senior Manager, Finance) and submitted via our website.  Please submit a brief Cover Letter introducing yourself and why you are suited to the role to accompany your CV.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Thursday 17^th of August 2023 at 5pm.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including being vaccinated for influenza in 2023 and having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services.  We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. 

The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse. 

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. 

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people