Business Manager

About the role

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-driven organisation, strengthening financial performance, compliance, and business operations while supporting quality services and sustainable growth. The Business Manager will report to Chief Operations Officer and will be responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial performance and supporting effective business operations. Drawing on a strong accounting background, the role ensures sound financial management, statutory compliance, effective business planning, accurate reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the organisation's accounting and finance functions

- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

- Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations

- Ensure effective management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions

- Participate in audits and liaise with external auditors, accountants, and financial institutions

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation requirements, and financial regulations

- Support in managing day-to-day business operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies

- Lead and mentor finance team members

About you





- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline

- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification

- Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance, accounting, or business management role

- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills

- Demonstrated experience managing business operations and organisational performance

- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and compliance requirements

- Highly developed leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Advanced proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications

- Experience reporting to Boards or Executive Leadership Teams

- Experience within the not-for-profit, corporate, government, or industry-specific sector relevant to the organisation

Perks

- A rewarding and purposeful career with real community impact

- Competitive remuneration

- Salary sacrifice

- 17.5% leave loading

- Opportunities for career progression

- A cooperative and forward-thinking environment that leverages technology to deliver quality services

- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

- Robust community engagement opportunities

- The chance to be part of one of the largest Not-for-Profit service providers in Regional Queensland

📌 Business Manager (Cairns)
🏢 St Johns Community Care
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