Role type: Full Time; Fixed term for 12 months, Parental Leave Cover Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Department of Psychiatry Salary: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

Play a pivotal role in managing the finances of a purpose-driven organisation, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and audit coordination. Partner with project managers, researchers, and senior leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements. Be part of Australia's National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health and access outstanding University of Melbourne employment benefits.

17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career chance In this Finance Manager role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of Phoenix Australia. You will partner with staff at all levels of the organisation to manage project finances, monitor performance against budgets, provide insightful reporting, and ensure compliance with contractual, legislative, and financial obligations.

What you will deliver:

- Lead day-to-day finance operations, month-end processes, budgeting and analysis across organisational, portfolio and project levels.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, internal controls, statutory compliance, external audit processes and integrity of the general ledger.
- Oversee payroll governance, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, BAS submissions and accurate financial service delivery.
- Provide expert financial reporting, analysis and advice to project leads on grants, funded projects and milestones.
- Identify and implement process and system improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency and financial controls organisation-wide.

You may be a great fit if you:

- Hold a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance, with CA or CPA qualification .
- Bring extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and management within complex organisations.
- Demonstrate strong skills with accounting packages such as MYOB, ERP systems like Workday, and advanced Excel.
- Understand revenue recognition standards AASB15 and AASB1058, governance,



internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly, advising non-financial staff on policies and project financial management.
- Supervise and mentor staff, manage confidential information appropriately, and deliver to deadlines with initiative and autonomy.

What we offer you!

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Phoenix Australia

Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health is Australia's National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health. As an independent not-for-profit organisation and registered charity affiliated with the University of Melbourne, Phoenix Australia is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people, organisations, and communities affected by trauma.

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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

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Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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Applications close: 23 August. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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