SVA overview
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a not-for-profit organisation that works with partners to alleviate disadvantage – towards an Australia where all people and communities thrive.
We influence systems to deliver better social outcomes for people by learning about what works in communities, helping organisations be more effective, sharing our perspectives and advocating for change.
Team overview
The Finance team manages SVA's financial operations.
As a member of the Connect Team, including People and Culture, Brand, Marketing and Communications, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Office, Information and Technology, the Finance team works to support business areas across the organisation, ensuring SVA's work is consistently and professionally delivered in line with our strategy.
Job Description
Position Purpose
This role is being offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis as Parental Leave cover.
Applications from Sydney and Melbourne will be considered.
The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for managing SVA's financial operations, with critical accountabilities across financial and management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management, AP and AR, and payroll.
They play an essential role in ensuring SVA is meeting its statutory and reporting obligations by designing and embedding risk and compliance controls and overseeing the delivery of SVA's annual audit.
They act as the owner of SVA's financial systems and processes, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure SVA and the Finance team are operating efficiently and effectively to deliver impact at scale.
Position responsibilities
Financial Operations Management
Manage day-to-day operations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions
Manage relationships with external service providers e.g., SVA's external auditor, business bank, outsourced payroll provider, Corporate Traveller and Concur
Ensure internal and external inquiries and requests for information are appropriately directed, preparing and delegating responses within the Finance team as needed
Ensure banking accounts, access, and payment processes are properly maintained, secure, and compliant
Authorise financial transactions in line with financial delegation and internal policy
Act as primary system owner for SVA's expense management system and its interfaces with other software e.g.,



Certinia Accounting (previously Financial Force Accounting) and Professional Services Automation (PSA)
Planning, Reporting and Compliance
Coordinate and deliver periodic budgets and forecasts
Deliver month-end management accounts, analysis, and reporting to business units
Oversee completion of month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely delivery
Deliver critical year-end activities including year-end financial statements, key accounting position papers, and SVA's annual review calculations, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards
Manage the delivery of the SVA annual audit, coordinating the Finance team to work with external auditors and ensure timely and accurate completion
Oversee the preparation of Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for leadership approval
Ensure timely provision of financial information to SVA Legal for core risk and compliance activities e.g., worker's compensation, insurance renewals, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and fundraising requirements
Prepare reports and information for Finance, Audit, and Risk (FAR) committees and the SVA Board
Business Partnering and Projects
Proactively build strategic relationships across business areas
Analyse and share insights with senior stakeholders including budget owners and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to help guide operational and strategic decision making
Educate and support stakeholders across the organisation with the use of finance systems e.g., Certinia
Design and deliver business improvement projects e.g., technology and infrastructure improvements to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
Leadership and Management
Lead and manage the Finance team, helping to mentor and grow junior team members whilst overseeing day-to-day operations
Together with the CFO, manage team resources to ensure timely, accurate and value-adding delivery
Model the SVA values,



ensuring a safe and healthy work setting for everyone at SVA
Special requirements
Interstate travel to non-resident office (Sydney or Melbourne) may be required.
Desired Skills and Experience
Person requirements
To effectively perform this position, the person will require the following:
Knowledge
Advanced technical knowledge of financial and management accounting reporting, policies and practices
Budgeting principles
Financial operational controls and practices
Australian tax framework including Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Applicable non-profit related legislation and reporting requirements (desirable)
Experience
Consolidated experience in management accounting, financial analysis, and other internal reporting
Experience preparing accurate and informative financial statements and other external reporting
Proven experience delivering month-end and year-end activities, ensuring high-quality outputs
Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of financial audits
Direct experience participating in company budget and forecast processes
Experience with Certinia (preferred) or similar accounting systems, Salesforce (preferred) or similar CRM databases
Experience managing and mentoring team members
Proven experience partnering with a range of stakeholders, with differing levels of financial literacy
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field e.g., Accounting or other equivalent
CA or CPA qualified, including meeting CPD requirements
Skills & Abilities
Sound commercial acumen, linking business drivers to financial structures and performance
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to successfully engage with internal and external stakeholders
Flexibility in thinking and pragmatic problem-solving skills
Analytical skills, drawing on financial data and information to provide insights that support organisational decision making
Advanced Excel skills, including for management reporting and financial/cashflow modelling
Strong attention to detail, to deliver accurate information and derive meaningful insights
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with strong time management and decision-making skills
Developing leadership skills, effectively supporting team members to grow
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📌 Senior Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Socialventures
📍 Sydney