Strategic Financial Governance Professional

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to drive strategic financial governance and regulatory compliance across all divisions. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, embraces innovation, and brings energy, initiative, and a solutions mindset to everything they do.
If you are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys driving transformation, building systems, and empowering teams—this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a purpose-driven organisation.
Role Details

• Team: Finance
• Location: Sydney
• Employment status: Permanent Full-time

About Us: ASHM Health is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in HIV, BBVs, and sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice, working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care.

Our members and supporters are health workers, community organisers, policy makers, health promoters, medical students, professionals, and specialists – all united to eliminate harm from these diseases, improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities.

Our Purpose: Supporting the health workforce optimise person-centred care.

Our Vision: The virtual elimination of HIV and BBVs and securing the sexual and reproductive wellbeing of our diverse communities.

Our Mission: To provide sector leadership and enable change through facilitation, direct action, capacity building, advocacy and health systems strengthening.

Our Values: Collaboration, Best Practices, Transparency, Community Ties, Cultural Respect, Privacy, Addressing Social Inequities for Continual Quality Improvement.

About You The Senior Finance and Compliance Manager plays a critical role in advancing our financial and governance maturity. Working closely with the CFOO, this position supports enterprise-wide financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and risk management. It requires a proactive and solutions-focused approach to improving systems, embedding best practices, and enabling informed decision-making across the organisation. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, strategic insight, and operational excellence, the role contributes to our long-term sustainability and culture of accountability.
Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting with strategic insights.
• Drive digital transformation and ensure compliance with key regulatory standards.
• Manage audits, risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Supervise finance and compliance staff, supporting performance and development.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and cross-functional projects.
• Develop financial models, business tools, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Drive digital transformation and automation in financial and compliance systems.
• Manage audits, risk assessments, and internal controls across finance and compliance functions.
• Maintain the enterprise risk management and organisational compliance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with ACNC, ACFID, DFAT, and other standards.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier relationship management for value and risk mitigation.
• Build organisational capability through training, mentoring, and policy development.
• Supervise finance and compliance staff, supporting performance, development, and induction.
• Support executive and board reporting processes, including governance and accreditation needs.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and organisational strategy through financial and compliance expertise.

Requirements:
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA or CA qualification required.
• 7+ years in finance, with 3+ years in a senior/management role.
• Strong financial management, reporting, and compliance experience.
• Experience leading change and supporting organisational culture.
• Advanced knowledge of financial principles and regulatory compliance.

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including not-for-profit salary packaging, novated leasing, and fringe benefit tax concessions. Extra time to recharge: In addition to annual leave loading, we offer two extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period to help you truly switch off and enjoy the holidays, plus time off in lieu for extra hours worked during busy periods. Flexibility: we know work don't always stick to 9-5 schedule; we offer flexible working arrangements – and hybrid working - 2 days from office 3 days' work from home. Parental Leave Benefits: ASHM offers paid parental leave to eligible employees, supporting them during an important life transition. A team that values people: We're proud of our supportive and inclusive culture, where people are seen, valued, and respected. Wellbeing matters: We offer an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, caring work environment that supports balance and mental wellbeing. Purpose-driven work: Be part of an organisation that values ethics, integrity, and social impact—and puts purpose at the centre of everything we do.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (optional) via application link only. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted. We look forward to hearing from you.

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