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

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

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 recent ways of doing things; bringing together tools, methods, people and passion to help make change happen.

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.

About the role 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 professional who can manage core accounting requirements while providing practical financial insights and supporting continuous improvement across finance and operations.

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.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintain strong financial controls and provide clear oversight of ThirdStory's financial position, including cashflow, forecasting and organisational sustainability

Lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, year‑end, audit and statutory financial compliance across the organisation

Provide timely financial information, insight and challenge to the CEO, Leadership Team and Board to support good decision‑making

Present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to Leadership Team and Board

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

Oversee Senior Accounts and Payroll Officer

Liaise with external accountants, auditors and other advisers as required

Review and maintain finance policies and procedures

Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controls

Essential skills & experience

Genuine interest in our mission

CPA or CA qualification





5+ years of experience in a financial management role

Experience prioritising and managing a range of complex initiatives, with a demonstration of strong judgement and curiosity to identify emerging risks

Exceptional IT skills across financial platforms

Experience in Xero accounting system and business intelligence tools

Advanced financial analysis skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

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

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

Experience preparing consolidated reporting across multiple geographies and currencies (desired)

Location the successful candidate will be based in either our Perth or Melbourne office and have the ability to travel across Australasia.

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:

Training and professional development opportunities

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Contract 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.

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

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📌 Finance Manager (Perth)
🏢 ThirdStory
📍 Perth