Job Description

Salary: Pro rata of $135,000 - $150,000 FTE + super + salary packaging up to $18,550

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Who we are

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Australian charity, ThirdStory, is a partner for innovation and change with operations in Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Bermuda and the Caribbean.

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We want to see a world where communities are strong, and people achieve the lives they aspire to. We collaborate across education, health and social settings to create and grow new ways of doing things; bringing together tools, methods, people and passion to help make change happen.

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Our approach is informed by two decades of partnerships and projects in local and international contexts, and led by a multidisciplinary, award-winning team of researchers, designers, facilitators, and social innovators.

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We are looking for a Finance Manager to support the CEO, leadership team and Board to deliver the organisation's strategy through effective financial management and advice.

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About the role

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The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the organisation's finance function. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance qualified who can manage core accounting requirements while providing practical financial insights and supporting continuous improvement across finance and operations.

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As ThirdStory moves toward a more distributed leadership model, this role will help build financial capability across the organisation, supporting Geographic Directors to take greater ownership of revenue, project finances, resources and performance.

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We expect that the right person for this role will be proactive and self-directed,



comfortable working in an evolving organisation where systems and ways of working will continue to develop and have the confidence to challenge constructively and ask for support when needed.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Maintain strong financial controls and provide clear oversight of ThirdStory's financial position, including cashflow, forecasting and organisational sustainability
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- Lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, year-end, audit and statutory financial compliance across the organisation
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- Provide timely financial information, insight and challenge to the CEO, Leadership Team and Board to support good decision-making
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- Present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to Leadership Team and Board
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- Support Geographic Directors and senior project leads with business development and project management including pricing, monitoring project budgets, forecasting and assessment of the financial viability of new opportunities
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- Oversee Senior Accounts and Payroll Officer
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- Liaise with external accountants, auditors and other advisers as required
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- Review and maintain finance policies and procedures
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- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controls
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Essential skills & experience

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- Genuine interest in our mission
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- CPA or CA qualification
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- 5+ years of experience in a financial management role
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- Experience prioritising and managing a range of complex initiatives, with a demonstration of strong judgement and curiosity to identify emerging risks
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- Exceptional IT skills across financial platforms
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- Experience in Xero accounting system and business intelligence tools
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- Advanced financial analysis skills
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- High attention to detail and accuracy
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate at all levels and translate financial information into clear advice for the team
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- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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- Experience preparing consolidated reporting across multiple geographies and currencies (desired)
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Location:the successful candidate will be based in either our Perth or Melbourne office and have the ability to travel across Australasia.

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Salary: pro rata of $135,000 - $150,000 FTE ($81k-$90k actual) plus super and salary packaging up to $18,550, depending on skills and experience, along with:

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- Training and professional development opportunities
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- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Contract

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For our team, it is standard practice to offer a one-year fixed-term contract at the outset before considering permanent appointments. Our intention is for this to become a permanent role after the first year if the business pipeline and work are flourishing.

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Applicants should have Australian residency or a valid Australian work visa.

📌 Finance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 ThirdStory
📍 Victoria