Director of Finance

Oaktree is an ambitious not-for-profit with the mission of young people leading, demanding and creating a more just world. As with any organisation, Oaktree needs a solid foundation. The finance team ensures that the financial operations of this million-dollar organisation run effectively and efficiently, enabling Oaktree to achieve maximum impact. 

The finance and legal team is the foundation that enables Oaktree’s operations to run smoothly and maximise its impact. The Director of Finance is part of Oaktree’s Extended Leadership Team and will oversee Oaktree’s financial operations as well as manage Oaktree’s Finance Team of 3-5 people. 

As Director of Finance, a typical day might look like:

• Assisting with Oaktree’s financial reporting obligations
• Ensuring the accuracy in financial recording and reporting through reviewing Oaktree’s accounting records on Xero
• Coaching and supporting Finance Team members, including organising training for team members’ personal and professional development
• Seeking opportunities for process improvements and project managing them
• Providing financial training/resources to other Oaktree teams
• Assisting the Head of Finance and Operations with ad hoc tasks

We value will over skill, determination over degrees, and passion over years of experience. So go for it. Put your name forward.

What you will get out of it:        

• Be given trust and responsibility to manage the financial operations of Oaktree
• Gain practical and relevant experience through exposure to a wide variety of work
• The opportunity to attend all Oaktree’s Finance Sub-Committee meetings to build your understanding of organisational governance structure and be exposed to financial experts across industries
• Develop technical and transferable soft skills that will be beneficial to your career
• Change your mindset, giving you the confidence to take on tasks and challenges you didn’t think you could before
• Gain practical and relevant experience through exposure to a wide variety of work
• Meet passionate like-minded people and build your own personal network
• Make an impact in Australia and globally, by leading, demanding and creating a more just world

TIME COMMITMENT: 2-3 days a week

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Thursday 28th November 2019