Role:
Financial Controller
Term:
18 Month Fixed term contract
Location:
Deakin
Helping People Build Better Futures
Karralika Programs has been delivering high-quality alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services for more than 45 years. Guided by our vision of "People Living Better Lives", we provide evidence-based, client-centred support that helps individuals, families and communities achieve lasting recovery.
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller who can commence as soon as possible to support our commissioning activities within our Finance team in Deakin.
Working closely with the Director of Corporate Services, Chief Executive Officer, and existing Financial Controller, this position has been established to provide additional financial leadership and capacity during a critical period for the organisation, including Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations, commissioning activities, and broader strategic and operational initiatives.
About the Role
Working as part of a small Finance Team, some of your key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality financial analysis, modelling, reporting, and advice to support organisational decision making
Leading and supporting Enterprise Agreement scenario modelling
Developing and refining budgets and forecasts
Improving financial visibility and accountability across the organisation
Maintaining the organisation's financial systems
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements
Supporting financial controls and audit processes, and promoting the effective and effective use of organisational resources
Assist in the preparation of financial reports for the CEO, Board, funders, and Program Managers and support strategic planning, risk assessment, and organisational performance monitoring
About You




To be successful in this role, you will have:
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
CPA / CA qualification (or significant progress towards completion).
Minimum five years' experience in financial management, financial analysis or business partnering roles.
Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience developing complex financial models.
Working with Vulnerable People Registration (or ability to obtain).
Current National Police Check
Membership of a recognised professional accounting body or progress towards such membership
Experience supporting Enterprise Agreement negotiations or workforce cost modelling.
Experience in the community, health, human services or not-for-profit sector.
Experience working with government funding arrangements and commissioning environments.
Experience with Xero, Employment Hero/KeyPay and associated financial systems.
What We Offer
An opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of people and their families
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Professional supervision and ongoing development opportunities
A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and recovery-focused practice
Salary packaging options
Free Staff Parking
Trust and Integrity
Respect and Dignity
Quality and Accountability
Leadership and Courage
Collaboration and Support
Agility and Responsiveness
At Karralika Programs, inclusion isn't a buzzword — it's who we are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, young people, people with disability, and those with lived experience of AOD recovery.
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📌 Financial Controller (Canberra)
🏢 Karralika Programs
📍 Canberra