Finance Manager

Finance Manager

• Permanent Part-time (0.6 FTE)
• Flexible hybrid/WFH
• Peak Professional Body for Australian Optometrists

Optometry Australia is the peak professional membership body representing over 85% of registered optometrists across the nation, committed to supporting their members with essential services, resources and advocacy that enable them to thrive in the ever-evolving optometry sector.

The Role

In this role, you’ll play a key part in providing accurate and timely financial reports across 4 different legal entities, supporting the organisations in sound financial decision making.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer to provide effective financial management and administration, your key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all financial transactions are consistent with statutory and Organisation objectives by maintaining all accounting systems and records and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate
• Producing timely and accurate monthly reports, including profit and loss, balance sheet and other financial statements required
• Supporting the audit process by providing final reconciled accounts and associated information to the audit firm
• Ensuring Optometry Australia maintains its budgeted cashflow by ensuring the accurate and timely payment of all accounts, invoicing of accounts receivable and maintenance of all bank accounts, ensuring that all surplus trading funds are invested in accordance with the Investment and Reserve Policy
• Ensuring minimisation of bad debts by maintaining trading terms and ensuring the follow up any accounts which may have fallen outside of trading terms
• Accurate and timely processing of wages and superannuation, and maintenance of employee records
• Ensuring compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, including the lodgement and payment of all federal and state taxes
• Completion of annual budget and half yearly forecast, and providing final budgets to line-managers, and CEO within allocated timeframe
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to the CFO, and ensuring CFO is aware of issues related to financial management
• Assisting with special project or other duties as required by the CFO

Key Selection Criteria

Success in this role requires not only strong skills and expertise but also alignment with the core values of Optometry Australia - forward thinking, integrity & respect, responsive & accountable, strategic vision, and teamwork. You are a positive and collaborative individual who contributes to a supportive and dynamic work culture, helping to ensure that the team remains strong and cohesive.

To excel in this role, you will require:

• Experience in a similar financial management or accounting role
• Demonstrated knowledge in MYOB, XERO and Employment Hero
• Demonstrated skills in monitoring and maintaining financial records
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Capacity to identify areas of improvement of processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across the organisation from staff members through to Board Directors.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit or health sector, particularly in optometry, is an advantage but not essential.

Why Join Optometry Australia?

At Optometry Australia, you'll be joining a flexible and supportive team within an organisation that truly values its people. Optometry Australia offers a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Flexible Working Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely or from the Carlton, Melbourne office, with the freedom to manage your work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Optometry Australia are committed to your growth. Access agreed and appropriate professional development annually, including on-the-job coaching, online webinars, training sessions and face-to-face workshops.
• Salary Sacrifice Options: Enhance your work setup with salary sacrifice for superannuation, work-related items such as portable electronic devices, computer software and more.
• Extra Leave Benefits: Celebrate your birthday with an additional paid day off and enjoy extra paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Plus, you have the option to work on a public holiday and take another day off in lieu.
• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and mutual respect. We work together to achieve our goals while supporting each other's success.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced financial professional looking for a part-time role within a passionate organisation, please apply with a cover letter and resume in one single PDF document, or call Gabrielle Patterson on 0416 170 100.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all backgrounds. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and drive our success. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will ensure your needs are met.