Our Client The Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by trauma, and homelessness. They create caring communities where children and young people can feel safe, and recover from traumatic experiences through building meaningful relationships. For the past 30 years, their proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people. The Role Lighthouse is seeking a Director of Finance to join their passionate and innovative team to manage the organisation’s long-term financial health and growth. As Director of Finance, you will report to the CEO and work closely with the Finance & Strategic Advisor and be an integral part of the Executive Team, where you will use your exception financial and analytic skills to manage budgets, and forecast future needs that improve the performance and increase financial efficiency of the organisation. You will be leading the Finance Team and be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation, overseeing financial processes including accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and statutory reporting. Together with the CEO and Finance & Strategic Advisor, you will report on and present financial results and analysis to the Finance Sub Committee and Board to track results against KPIs and support strategic, operational and commercial decision-making. The Successful Applicant First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use their services. You will have a passion for the industry and have come from a reputable finance function in your own right. You will be solution focused, strategic in your thinking and have a collaborative and respectful collegiate approach. You will also require: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CA. Criminal Records check. Current Working with Children check. How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact David Petrou via dpetrou@sharpandcarter.com.au. Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.
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