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Head of Finance
- Adelaide (Head Office), SA, Australia, 5000
- Leadership & Management
- Professional Services
- Permanent Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead our Finance function and drive strong financial performance, integrity, and insight across the organisation.
Reporting to the CFO, this is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the Finance strategy, ensuring robust financial governance, and enabling informed decision-making that supports sustainable organisational outcomes.
You will lead a high-performing team, oversee financial operations end-to-end, and position Finance as a trusted, value-adding partner to the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the Finance strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Oversee financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
- Maintain a strong financial control environment and manage financial risk
- Provide high-quality financial insights, modelling, and decision support
- Partner with senior leaders to strengthen financial accountability
- Lead, develop, and build capability within the Finance team
- Support governance forums and deliver reporting to Board Committee
- Oversee the organisation’s Insurance Program
About You
You are a confident finance leader who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading a Finance function
- Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence decision-making
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Qualifications & Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field
- CA or CPA qualification (essential)
- Relevant compliance checks (Police Check, Working With Children Check, NDIS Screening, etc.)
About Us
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
About the Benefits
- In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
- To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider - Access Pay
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Early Intervention Physio Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
Your Application
Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the role.
Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
