Financial Controller

Great opportunity to enter a career-defining role in a supportive values-based organisation. Richmond Wellbeing strives to create a great place to work for great people and we are looking for an exceptional all-rounder to lead the finance team.

About the Role

The Financial Controller will play a key role in the implementation of the strategic plan working collaboratively with the Leadership Team organisation-wide. This role would suit a finance leader with a supportive leadership style who is passionate about business partnering and developing a high-performing finance team that non-finance teams want to work with. You will be driven to improve systems and processes and have the opportunity to develop dashboards that represent a single source of truth for both financial and non-financial data and provide transparency of key performance indicators. Day to day you will manage the team to deliver all the usual tasks including a budget, forecast, executive and board reporting, management reporting and analysis to support evidence-based decision making, statutory reporting, financial management of grant-funded contracts, lead the audit process, payroll, and more.

Financial Management:

• Oversee all financial processes including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable.
• Lead month-end processes and provide comprehensive analysis to the CFO.
• Manage grant funding lifecycle ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes.
• Ensure cash flow management aligns with policy and supports operational needs.
• Prepare financial statements compliant with Australian Accounting Standards.

Strategy Implementation:

• Operationalise the organisation's strategic plan.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives.

Leadership & Management:

• Foster a supportive leadership style.
• Manage day-to-day operations and develop team skills and experience.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.

Business Partnering:

• Build strong relationships across the organisation and with key stakeholders.
• Understand operational drivers and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance and support.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budget process with transparency and ownership.
• Develop and maintain budget assumptions aligned with key metrics.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and annual forecast to provide visibility of financial position.

Management Reporting:

• Prepare the monthly management report for the executive and board.
• Lead the team to deliver monthly management reports for budget holders.
• Provide strategic and operational reports to the CFO.
• Develop new management reports as required.

Analytics:

• Develop Power BI dashboards which ensure a single source of truth for financial and non-financial data and enable performance tracking.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Review and improve financial processes and systems.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls.
• Drive a culture of continuous process improvement.

Employee Contribution:

• Act in accordance with Richmond Wellbeing values.
• Promote a positive work environment and adhere to company policies.
• Attend required training and maintain compliance.

Work, Health & Safety:

• Promote a safe working environment compliant with WHS requirements.
• Take responsibility for safety and utilize protective equipment.

Qualifications & Licenses

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Degree in a related field.
• Current WA driver’s license.
• Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business partnering and leadership skills.
• Extensive experience in similar roles with a transferable skillset.
• Exceptional organisation and planning skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Power BI experience.

Attitude

• Positive attitude towards mental health.
• Proactive and committed to upholding Richmond Wellbeing values.
• Foster a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.

About Us

Richmond Wellbeing is a leading WA mental health organisation, providing recovery-focused, community-based residential and outreach services for adults and young people. We support people experiencing mental distress to develop the confidence and skills to live their lives, employing evidence-based practice to support recovery and well-being. 

We welcome diversity in our workforce, including people with lived experience of mental distress and disability. We employ staff from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We were the first organisation in WA to achieve Rainbow Tick accreditation.

We have worked closely with Elders Uncle Albert McNamara, Aunty Irene McNamara, Uncle Peter Wilkes, and Aunty Sandra Wilkes to strengthen ties with the Aboriginal community and ensure that our services are culturally secure.   

The benefits of working for Richmond Wellbeing 

Our exciting and rewarding careers offer: 

• Flexible Workplace including hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent work-life balance in a supportive environment.
• Competitive Salary.
• Salary packaging up to $18,640 which allows you to pay approved expenses from your salary before tax, you pay less tax, and your take-home pay increases. 
• Four weeks annual leave plus leave loading 17.5%, with an opportunity to purchase additional leave (conditions apply). 
• Two additional leave days, birthday, and wellbeing leave, per calendar year. 
• Long service leave benefits after 5 years’ service. 
• Opportunities for training, development, and advancement. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to apply 

If this is something that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you! 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the key attributes of the role and click the “Apply for this job” button. 

Have questions? 

For all inquiries contact Blanche Foy, Chief Financial Officer 0424 637 *** / ***********@rw.org.au .

Before an offer of employment can be made, Richmond Wellbeing requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months. 

Richmond Wellbeing reserves the right to close this position at any time. Applications are shortlisted as they are received, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.