Manager, Finance Shared Services

Company description:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

Job description:

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

This is a pivotal leadership role perfect for someone who combines technical excellence with strong interpersonal skills. You'll lead the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, build relationships across the business, and re-establish confidence and trust in the finance function as a valued business partner.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll oversee a team of Accounts Payable and Receivable Officers (4 direct and 6 indirect reports), ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective financial operations. You'll maintain robust internal controls, governance and compliance frameworks while driving a culture of service, accountability and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibility

• Lead, develop and empower a motivated finance shared services team
• Build relationships and trust across the organisation, positioning finance as a proactive, solution focused partner
• Manage all AP and AR functions, ensuring payments are made within terms and debtors are effectively managed
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of systems, policies and internal controls
• Build collaborative partnerships across directorates and act as the primary contact for operational finance matters
• Identify, escalate and mitigate financial performance or compliance risks
• Drive continuous improvement and support transformation within the finance function

You Will Need

• Strong leadership and people development experience, ideally with large or diverse teams
• A proven track record of strengthening systems, processes and relationships within a finance operations environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills where you know how to build credibility and influence across all levels of an organisation
• Solid knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash flow and internal controls
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to improve performance through insight
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline - CPA/CA ideal
• Experience in a not-for-profit or values-based organisation is highly regarded, but not essential

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now.

We offer:

• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Flexible Work Options - Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits - Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.