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Form of workAbout Nexus
Nexus is a NDIS-registered, not-for-profit organisation committed to providing support and development opportunities to individuals in need of physical, social, and psychological support. Based in Hobart with a dedicated team of over 500 dedicated staff who provide daily assistance in clients' homes, within the community, and in supported living accommodation.
As a registered charity, Nexus offers its employees the benefit of a generous salary sacrifice program. Nexus aims to create a community where everyone is safe, valued, and respected, and its mission is to support individuals in living the life they choose, guided by core values of Dedication, Solutions-Focus, Effectiveness, and Teamwork.
About the position
This is an opportunity to lead the finance team as Nexus continues on its growth journey. The Finance Manager is a senior appointment within Nexus reporting directly to the General Manager of Finance. The role is responsible for a dedicated team of five consisting of two senior accountants, two accountants and one Accounts payable officer. You will work closely with all divisions across the business to support and educate managers to understand and achieve their financial accountabilities. In this role you will have responsibility for:
- Manage the Finance team to produce timely and accurate financial reports
- Preparation of financial reporting, budgeting, analysis and modelling with the professional confidence to present reports and attend meetings on behalf of the GM finance
- Creating and implementing policies and procedures, manage the financial control framework and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Obtain and maintain knowledge of NDIS requirements
About you
The successful candidate will have experience in managing people, the ability to connect with people at all levels, be naturally inquisitive and analytical, a strong communicator with demonstrated experience in financial management. A person who is comfortable working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, can lead a team and someone generous with their experience and knowledge.
The successful candidate will likely have:
- High-level analytical and financial skills
- Experience overseeing the performance of people and able to demonstrate leadership of high-performing teams
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to adapt to a varied audience and present reports and advice at an executive level
- Energy and drive to challenge and improve all work undertaken
- Demonstrate attention to quality, value and timeliness of work undertaken
Awareness of the NDIS and Not-for-profit environment would be favourable. Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a related field and CPA or CA accreditation are essential.
How to apply
All enquiries via Searson Buck. For more information and for a confidential discussion, please contact Sharon Miller on 0408 748 573. All applications must come through Searson Buck, and include a resume and cover letter outlining skills and experience relevant to the Position Description (available on request).
