About the Company
This is a business in growth mode, with a clear sense of purpose and a disciplined commercial strategy. Backed by a capable leadership team, they are making a meaningful impact in their sector while investing in the right people, systems and accountability structures to support sustainable scale.
With increasing funding requirements and operational complexity, the organisation is focused on building a finance function that drives strong governance, financial integrity and long-term confidence with both internal and external stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created Finance Manager position is designed for a finance leader who thrives on structure, compliance and precision. Your primary responsibility will be to establish and maintain a finance function that is audit-ready, funding-compliant and governance-led.
This role is about much more than just numbers. It requires a deep understanding of financial risk, statutory obligations and sector-specific compliance, with a hands-on approach to implementation and oversight. You’ll also play a supporting role in strategic planning and reporting, with tools like Power BI available to translate financial data into operational insight.
Key Responsibilities
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Build a best-practice finance function with clear policies, controls and accountability
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Lead all statutory and management reporting, ensuring full audit compliance
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Oversee internal controls, risk frameworks and financial governance structures
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Manage regulatory reporting and ensure alignment with funding body requirements
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Drive accurate budgeting, forecasting and cost control in partnership with leadership
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Support the CEO with financial modelling and long-term planning
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Manage a finance officer and help build a performance-driven team culture
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Support system improvement and automation with integrity and accuracy in mind
About You
You are a technically strong finance professional with a strong sense of responsibility and a clear understanding of how robust governance builds trust and credibility. You have operated in environments where compliance is non-negotiable and audit standards are high, and you are confident leading others through processes that protect the business and its funding arrangements.
Your profile includes:
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Extensive experience in financial governance, compliance and audit management
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Demonstrated ability to implement internal controls and financial risk frameworks
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Deep knowledge of reporting obligations for government-funded or regulated entities
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Strong statutory and management accounting capability
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Working knowledge of Power BI and the ability to present financial insights
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CA or CPA qualification (or in final stages)
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Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with executive leadership
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Practical, hands-on style with an eye for detail and a commitment to integrity
Benefits
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Work directly with a values-driven, visionary CEO
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Lead a finance function that sets the tone for governance and trust
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Play a critical role in funding accountability and organisational credibility
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Help shape policy, process and systems to enable future growth
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Flexible work arrangements including work from home Wednesdays
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Team events, onsite parking and opportunities to grow your career
If you are a finance leader who knows the importance of getting the fundamentals right and wants to be part of a business with purpose, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Please apply with your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (doc or docx). For a confidential discussion, contact Casey Glase on +61 0468 912 571, quoting reference JN -072025-40703. Learn more about Davidson at www.davidsonwp.com
