Finance Officer - Innovative Company - Part-Time

• Financial Wellbeing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and business owners
• Full-time, 0.8 FTE 4 Days fixed-term until 30 June 2025
• Work from home from anywhere across Australia

About First Nations Foundation

First Nations Foundation is an Indigenous not for profit with the vision of achieving financial prosperity for Indigenous Australians. We don’t just focus on financial literacy education, but also support the engagement and interaction with financial products and services.

We achieve this through our education and training programs, community outreach, advocacy, and research projects.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The role of Finance Officer: 

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Manager of Operations and Corporate Partnerships, this critical role leads the administration of FNF’s financial health, ensuring efficient operations and strategic decision-making. Your financial expertise directly empowers Indigenous Australians and strengthens their communities. You'll work within a high-performing team, fostering innovation and collaboration. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a finance role. An understanding of Australian accounting standards (AASB), Xero and financial reporting frameworks is essential. 

Benefits

This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Our flagship outreach program, The Big Super Day Out, has connected 1600 Indigenous people to over $24m in lost superannuation resulting in vastly improved financial wellbeing for many people. In late 2019, FNF launched a world-first digital financial literacy program called My Money Dream.

• Paid leave over the Christmas closedown period
• Ability to work from home.
• Salary packaging available.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Duties and responsibilities, include but not limited to:

• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial reports in line with existing reporting frameworks, analysing finances for communication to the Board, Executive leadership and stakeholders. 
• Contribute to organisational strategy by providing relevant, timely, and accurate financial information and insights. 
• Manage all routine financial activities: payroll, budgeting, accounts, banking, assets & liabilities, and general journals. 
• Assist with implementing internal controls to identify and mitigate financial risks. 
• Identify and resolve financial issues to ensure accurate reporting. 
• Develop and monitor budgets for the organisation, business units, and funding programs. 
• Oversee cash flow and provide recommendations on project surpluses and shortages. 
• Prepare financial acquittals for grant funding. 
• Utilise cost accounting methods to calculate service delivery costs. 
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly for accurate reporting. 
• Maintain the asset register. 
• Coordinate and assist auditors during financial audits. 

Key Selection Criteria: 

1. Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards (AASB). 
2. Proven ability to maintain and retrieve financial records accurately. High-level organisational skills and ability to follow defined financial processes. Proficient in XERO and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
3. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to provide clear explanations, options, and support to staff members. 
4. Skilled at developing, fostering, and maintaining constructive working relationships. Experience coordinating the flow of documents through an administrative team.

Requirements

Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• Undergraduate degree or similar in accounting, business, or finance discipline or equivalent tertiary qualification with substantial experience; and 
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a finance role 
• Experience within the non-profit sector (desirable but not essential) 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people. 
• Proven ability to communicate complex information, in a simple yet compelling way, both in writing and orally to multiple audiences 
• Strong time management and task prioritising skills  
• Autonomy and Organisation Skills: Ability to work autonomously is paramount. You will receive guidance and support but will need to independently plan and prioritise multiple and competing demands. 

Compliance

• As this is primarily a work from home role, you will need to have access to a safe and confidential workspace and have a reliable internet connection. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Visit our website www.firstnationsfoundation.org.au for more information about what we do.