This role oversees the budgetary and financial management of Sustain. Responsibilities include the following functions, but not limited to:

1. Financial Management and Reporting

  • Oversee and support the organisation’s day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, staff reimbursements and payroll.
  • Prepare monthly financial accounts, including identifying and posting relevant month- end adjustment.
  • Manage the preparation of annual financial statements in collaboration with external auditors.
  • Monitor and manage the organisation’s cash flow and investment accounts.

2. Budgeting and Planning

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, including collaboration with relevant team members.
  • Monitor monthly financial performance against budget and support leadership to address material variances.
  • Provide financial analysis and advice to support decision-making.
  • Identify risks and opportunities to enhance financial sustainability

3. Compliance and Risk Management

  • Support the governance of the organisation by preparing financial reports and presenting to board/committee meetings as required.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), ATO, and Fair Work standards.
  • Oversee the preparation and lodgement of BAS, PAYG, and other statutory returns.
  • Maintain appropriate internal controls and financial policies.

4. Grant and Funding Management

  • Manage the financial aspects of grant applications, including budget preparation and financial acquittals.
  • Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with funding agreements.

5. Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with relevant team members to ensure financial processes are  understood and implemented effectively

Required skills and experience

Essential

  • Extensive financial management and budgeting experience and expertise, including proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QBO, Xero)
  • Bachelor and / or professional qualification in accounting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Self-motivating – ability to work individually and as part of a small team
  • Strong IT skills including good knowledge of standard Office software and online collaboration tools such as Asana, Slack, Google Suite, etc

Desirable

  • CPA or CA qualification.
  • Familiarity with / experiencing working in the not-for-profit sector
  • Knowledge of and experience working in the community food sector and/or not-for- profit sector.
  • Experience in business development and strategic planning

Please send cover letter & CV to [email protected] by midnight Sunday 12 Jan.