Senior Finance and Compliance Manager

Senior Finance and Compliance Manager

ASHM Health is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Finance and Compliance Manager 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.

Team: Finance

Location: Sydney

Employment status – Permanent Full-time

About ASHM Health

ASHM 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.

An independent community of practice, ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines, delivers training, runs conferences, and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities.

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

ASHM prioritises collaboration, best practices, transparency, community ties, cultural respect, privacy, and addressing social inequities for continual quality improvement.

About You

The Senior Finance and Compliance Manager plays a critical role in advancing ASHM's 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 ASHM's long-term sustainability and culture of accountability.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is energised by challenge, driven by outcomes, and motivated to lead.Has a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Is confident in managing complexity and juggling priorities
• Has a collaborative leadership style that builds capability and culture
• Has a passion for embedding compliance and governance into everyday practice
• Is efficient, organised, and detail-oriented

Benefits of working at ASHM Health

• Compensation: 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. No matter your division or role, you'll be part of a team that pitches in, lifts each other up, and shares a genuine passion for the work we do.
• 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

Key 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 organizational 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

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 organizational culture.
• Advanced knowledge of financial principles and regulatory compliance.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in financial software, Excel, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking with strong decision-making.
• Skilled in project management and team collaboration.
• High integrity and professionalism.

Eligibility:

This role is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents or applicants with valid work right.

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

ASHM Health is an equal employment opportunity employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

At ASHM, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a leading organisation representing health professionals in HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexual and reproductive health across Australia and New Zealand, we prioritise cultural safety and responsiveness in all we do. We are also dedicated to our Reconciliation journey. If you're interested in this role but feel your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply or reach out. You may be the right fit for this or other roles at ASHM.

At ASHM, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan. During job application, we include an optional question on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity to support our inclusion goals. Your response is confidential and won't impact your application.

ASHM Commitments

ASHM Health is a Child Safe organisation. Further information on our Child Protection Policy can be found [here].

Candidates are required to abide by ASHM's policies, including the code of conduct, child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and fraud (PSEAH) and corruption management.

Pre-Employment Checks

Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Police check and counter-terrorism check.

We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, candidates of all ages, and individuals of any or no religious beliefs.

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