Organisation : Westhaven Association
Location : NSW Regional (Dubbo)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 10 Aug, 2018
About the organisation
Who we are:
Westhaven has been a part of Dubbo and the Orana region since 1957, providing employment, transport, respite, recreation, training, accommodation, recreation, socialization, transport, counselling, training and employment opportunities for people with disability to live the life they choose.
Successful Western NSW Regional Business Award 2018 “Employer of Choice”,” Excellence in business”, the Gold Rhino 2018 “Dubbo’s most outstanding business”.
Approximately $30 million turnover reinvested into the Dubbo community set to double in the next decade. The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and fee for service model, requires diversification of income sources and creation of partnership arrangements with business and other community sectors. The growth program requires a strong Finance Manager to strategically drive long-term profitability and enhance management decision making through effective frameworks.
About the role
Enable organisational objectives of enhanced performance to be implemented and delivered through the effective management and provision of robust financial and accounting framework and support systems. You will advise and support the CEO with nimble insight on financial viability, cashflow and liquidity of the organisation. Affirm that agreed business strategies are implemented and delivered to maximise sustainable growth.
In particular you will be required to:
• Submit and present business forecasts and budgets for the consideration of the Board and recommend major policy changes and developments;
• Monitor and advise overall operations to achieve revenue and expense targets of the budget, and the satisfactory business performance of the organisation;
• Align financial recommendations to the preparation, communication, and execution of operating objectives, plans and programs;
• Negotiate major financial arrangements and long-term partnerships;
• Provide development, financial analysis and reporting against the risk management and governance frameworks.
• Advise on compliance issues and develop actions to mitigate and control financial risk.
• Ensure financial management and accounting systems and processes reflect the business requirements of the NDIS program of person-centred care.
Who you are
• Commercial thinker with knowledge and know how to apply it in a community sector organisation.
• Sound negotiator and influencer with leadership skills and a proven record of successful staff management.
• Outstanding financial skills and Tertiary qualifications in business management/ accounting and full membership of CPAA (or equivalent professional body).
• Financial planning and strategic grasp of the changing landscape in the provision of aged and disability support services and associated funding changes under the NDIS and /or aged care reforms.
The reward:
The rewards from working with Westhaven is difficult to restrict to dollar terms. This opening to be part of the journey that lies ahead for our organisation represents:
• the opportunity to be part of a fundamental transformation of Westhaven as a business and a service provider for people living with a disability;
• a rewarding opportunity to help make a difference to the lives of some of the most disadvantaged members of our community while contributing to the community as a whole;
• the chance to drive fundamental change and help forge a prosperous organisation at a time when we need to reinvest in our assets.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Manager of Finance via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services
