Financial Operations Manager

Melbourne | Hybrid working | Not-for-Profit

Our client, a leading not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne CBD, is seeking an experienced AP/AR lead to oversee end-to-end finance operations within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation. This role will lead a high-performing team while ensuring efficient, accurate, and well-controlled financial processes that support both day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making.

This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days per week expected onsite (Melbourne CBD) with the remaining 2-3 days per week available for you to work remotely from home.

The Role

Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:

• Lead Finance Operations: Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong controls.
• Manage & Develop Team: Lead, coach, and support a high-performing finance team, ensuring effective workload management and delivery.
• Ensure Financial Control & Compliance: Maintain robust internal controls, support audits, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Support Strategy & Performance: Provide financial insights, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and support business decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams and external parties to deliver effective financial operations and advice.
• Reporting & Systems: Oversee financial reporting, improve systems and processes, and drive automation and continuous improvement.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will join bringing the following skills and prior experience to the table:

• Proven leadership experience within finance operations
• Strong background across AP, AR, payroll, and financial controls
• Experience with financial systems, reporting, and process improvement
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment