Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Financial Planning and Analytics manager to enable SSI in achieving our operational, financial and strategic goals. You will play a pivotal role in providing effective leadership and management of business partnering, financial analysis and supporting the tender process for new programs.

In this critical, high impact and high visibility role for SSI, you will work closely with the Head of Finance, your team members and internal business stakeholders to ensure strategic decision-making across the organisation leading to financial sustainability in the long term.  This role will also focus on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting capabilities, developing and building on financial tools to analyse service delivery and business structures as well as oversee key grant management functions including reporting and optimal usage of donor funds.

You will be someone with qualification Accounting/Business/Finance/Economics/Commerce or other relevant fields; with a CPA or CA qualification.

If you have demonstrated success in leading organisations in senior Finance Business Partners/ FP&A roles and consider yourself a highly skilled communicator, with incredible organizing and stakeholder engagement skills, this could be an exciting next role for you to work for a purpose driven organisation.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success. 

 Essential Criteria

     * Experience in managing teams and driving a high-performance work culture.

     * Effective communicator and able to collaborate effectively with a wide group of stakeholders

     * Experience in tender analysis, assessment of commercial issues

     * Experience in budgeting, forecasting, planning and financial analysis in commercial and/or large NFPs

     * Track record of exceptional performance as a strong finance leader in a complex and dynamic business environment

     * At least 5-7 years’ experience at a senior finance level preferably in a large NFP or commercial organisation

     * Experience as a Finance Business partner or similar in previous roles

     * Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce or other relevant fields; with a CPA or CA qualification

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

     * Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!

     * Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight;

     * Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.

     * Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs

     * Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.

Applications close 28 June 2024

Should you require further information about the role please contact SSI’s Head of Finance Ronak Kumarage via email at rkumarage@ssi.org.au

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or dsingh@ssi.org.au

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form ) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email me at dsingh@ssi.org.au or call me on 0401 750 004