K-Life is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to lead our organisation’s finance function and support the continued delivery of high-quality services across aged care, community care, disability, primary healthcare, wellness and community services.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a senior, hands-on leadership position combining strategic financial oversight with practical responsibility for reporting, budgeting, audit, payroll oversight, compliance, funding and day-to-day financial operations.

About K-Life

K-Life is a community-owned, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life of people across Killarney and surrounding communities. Our diverse services include residential aged care, Support at Home and community programs, NDIS services, primary healthcare, wellness initiatives and other locally focused services.

As our organisation continues to grow and respond to sector reform, the Finance Manager will play an important role in maintaining strong financial governance, supporting informed decisions and ensuring our services remain sustainable and responsive to community need.

About the Role

As K-Life’s senior finance professional, you will provide clear and reliable financial advice to the General Manager, Executive Team, Board and Finance Committee. You will lead the finance team, maintain robust financial controls and translate complex financial information into practical insights for operational leaders.

This role will suit a Finance Manager who enjoys being close to the detail while also contributing to organisation-wide planning, governance and continuous improvement.



You will work across multiple service streams, funding arrangements and regulatory environments, making this a varied and rewarding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of K-Life’s finance function.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, Board reports and financial performance analysis.

Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, cashflow planning and financial modelling across all business units.

Prepare annual statutory financial statements and coordinate year-end audit activities.

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, reconciliations and general ledger integrity.

Maintain effective internal controls, delegations, finance policies and risk management practices.

Manage BAS, GST, FBT, taxation, ACNC and other statutory reporting obligations.

Oversee financial reporting and acquittal requirements across aged care, Support at Home, NDIS and other government-funded programs.

Partner with managers to improve financial understanding, monitor performance and identify practical efficiencies.

Provide financial input into business cases, service development, capital expenditure and strategic planning.

Lead, support and develop finance employees, promoting accountability, accuracy and responsive internal service.





Build constructive relationships with auditors, banks, regulators, funding bodies and other external stakeholders.

About You:

You will be an approachable and capable finance leader who brings sound judgement, strong attention to detail and the confidence to provide explicit advice. You will value teamwork and understand that a strong finance function enables frontline teams to deliver better outcomes for the people and communities we support.

To be successful, you will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance or a related discipline.

CPA or CA membership or eligibility, with substantial relevant professional experience.

Demonstrated experience in a senior accounting or finance management role.

Strong experience in management reporting, statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.

Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, taxation obligations and financial governance.

Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and confidence using finance, payroll and reporting systems.

Experience leading employees and building effective relationships across an organisation.

The ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational managers, executives and governance bodies.

A practical, hands-on approach with the capacity to balance strategic priorities and operational deadlines.

Experience within the not-for-profit, aged care, disability, health or government-funded services sectors will be highly regarded.

Why Join K-Life

Take ownership of a broad and influential finance leadership role.

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📌 Finance Manager (Australia)
🏢 K-Life
📍 Australia