The Family Co is bringing our accounting function in-house, and we're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the transition and own our day-to-day finances. This is a rare prospect to build a finance function from the ground up, working closely with our CEO.

About Us The Family Co is a grassroots not-for-profit community organisation based in Jannali, NSW, serving families across Southern Sydney. We exist so that all children and families have a safe home, strong connections, and opportunities to thrive. We deliver family support, domestic and family violence support, education and training, youth programs, and Aboriginal support services from our Jannali and Hurstville offices.

About the role: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager provides critical financial leadership to support the organisation’s sustainability, integrity and compliance.

This position combines strategic financial leadership with operational excellence. You will work closely with the CEO, leadership team, Board and program managers, providing high-quality financial oversight that supports mission-driven decision making and effective service delivery.

Key role responsibilities include:

Run fortnightly payroll and manage accounts payable and receivable

Prepare statutory financial statements, funding acquittals and compliance reports

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for inclusion in Board papers

Partner with the CEO on budgeting and budget reporting and forecasting processes

Help shape how our finance function runs as it moves in-house

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Lead organisational budgeting and forecasting processes

Develop financial models, scenario planning and variance analysis





Support funding submissions and program cost modelling

Provide strategic financial advice to support organisational decision making

Strengthen and maintain financial controls and governance frameworks

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and funding requirements

Manage GST, FBT and payroll-related obligations

Systems & Process Improvement

Optimise financial systems and processes

Drive advanced utilisation ofXeroto improve efficiency and reporting

Cashflow & Treasury Management

Manage organisational cashflow and liquidity

Develop cashflow forecasting and sustainability reporting

Oversee banking and payment processes

Leadership & Business Partnering

Partner with program leaders to support service delivery and funding outcomes

Provide financial guidance to the CEO, Executive Team and Board

Contribute to strategic planning and organisational growth initiatives

What you'll bring

University degree in Accounting and CA/CPA qualification

Demonstrated experience as a Finance Manager, or equivalent, leading a finance function and reporting into a CEO

Experience with government funding acquittals (highly regarded, not essential)

Advanced proficiency inXero and spreadsheet skills(essential) and comfortable learning new payroll systems

Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of accuracy

Confidence working independently and taking initiative

Experience managing audits, budgets and financial reporting cycles

Current Working with Children Check

Satisfactory National Criminal Record Check

Not-for-profit experience is a bonus, not a requirement

Circa $150,000 FTE including Superannuation (pro rata for a 4-day week)

A genuinely independent role with direct CEO access

The chance to shape a finance function from day one

Based in Jannali, NSW

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 The Family
📍 Sydney