Head of Finance
Job Description
Join a values-led NFP driving impact, accountability and community outcomes
Increase take home pay with salary packaging + savings on health insurance, gym, pharmacy, vehicles
So many lives. So many ways. One you.
50,000 lives and counting.
That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.
As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.
It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?
Apply for the Head of Finance role and help turn strong financial leadership into meaningful and lasting community impact.
What you’ll do
As Head of Finance, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring AnglicareSA has the financial strength, insight and discipline needed to deliver high-quality services across South Australia.
You will lead financial management across defined portfolios, including management reporting, Board reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, cash planning and audit processes.
Your ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insights will support confident decision-making at Executive and Board level.
This role blends technical expertise with strategic influence. You will contribute to business planning, funding sustainability and organisational performance, ensuring services are appropriately resourced in a complex and evolving environment. You will also lead and develop a capable finance team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and values-driven culture.
You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:
Leading accurate, timely monthly management reporting, Board reporting and regulatory financial reporting.
Overseeing annual budget processes, including assumptions, cash planning, completeness and accuracy of submissions.
Providing expert advice on accounting, tax, statutory reporting and compliance matters, including engagement with external advisors.
Supporting sustainable funding outcomes through financial analysis and tender costing.
Partnering with senior leaders to provide financial insights that inform strategic and operational decisions.
Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team, building capability and supporting performance through change.
What you’ll bring
To thrive in this role, you will have:
An undergraduate business degree and/or CPA qualification.
Demonstrated senior experience in financial management, accounting or a similar leadership role, ideally within a complex or compliance-based environment.
Strong capability across financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, statutory requirements and audit processes.
Proven ability to analyse financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders, Executives and Boards.
Experience leading, coaching and motivating teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
We would also love you to have:
Experience in a not-for-profit, community services or similarly purpose-led sector.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect financial performance with broader business outcomes.
Knowledge of accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory environments.
A collaborative, values-led leadership style that supports innovation, accountability and belonging.
Why AnglicareSA?
Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.
