Finance Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in transactional services? We are seeking a Finance Manager – Transactional Services to lead our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions on a permanent full-time basis, based at our Head Office in Nudgee.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage a team responsible for delivering core transactional finance services. This role will oversee day-to-day AP, AR, and treasury operations, support effective cashflow management, ensure strong financial controls, drive process improvements, maintain compliance, and provide high-quality support to internal and external stakeholders. This is an exciting time to join Mercy Community as we introduce a new strategic plan and move forward with focus.

Salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation and generous salary packaging available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing
• Manage daily cashflow requirements, including oversight of collections, supplier payments, and banking activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegations of authority, and external reporting/taxation obligations
• Oversee reconciliations, aged debtors and creditors reporting, and resolution of discrepancies
• Provide accurate and timely transactional data to support financial reporting and forecasting
• Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancements across transactional finance activities
• Develop, mentor, and lead the transactional services team to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

About you

To be successful, you will:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards)
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in managing transactional finance teams (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Revenue) in a mid to high volume transactional environment
• Prior experience working within Not-for-Profit or community services sector including knowledge of prudential compliance requirements under the Aged Care Act
• Strong knowledge of cashflow management and working capital cycles
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Sound understanding of financial systems, internal controls, and process improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exposure to PRODA and government subsidy claim systems

Why Mercy Community

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of aged care and community services. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.

Benefits

• Lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on the organisation's financial performance
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and shape future finance processes
• Increase your take home pay through generous salary packaging – up to $18,550 per annum as a tax-free component
• Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when needed – saving you up to $156 if you need both cards
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Free annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
• Employee benefits program to help you save money on living costs

How to apply

For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au.

EEO

Mercy Community is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commits to respond to every applicant.

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