Finance Manager - (017-0564)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Finance Manager - (017- 0564)

Work Schedule: AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday)

Compensation range:  $2,000 - $3,000 AUD / Monthly

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be formally employed through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you’ll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: The client is an established faith-based organization and community hub located in the suburbs of Melbourne. Beyond their weekly services, they are deeply involved in philanthropy, running a widely recognized community relief arm that assists thousands of families annually. They are led by a passionate team dedicated to empowering people and building a strong, supportive culture. With a focus on local and international impact, they offer a dynamic work environment where spiritual values and professional excellence go hand-in-hand. 

Role Overview: Our client is seeking a highly organized and strategic Finance Manager to lead their financial operations. In this pivotal role, you will not just be crunching numbers; you will be the financial right-hand to the Business Manager. You will oversee the end-to-end finance function, from supervising a bookkeeping team and managing strict month-end deadlines to providing high-level cash flow insights and budget reporting. This role requires a leader who can manage confidential executive data with integrity, navigate the nuances of the Australian Not-for-Profit (NFP) sector, and drive process improvements within a dynamic, values-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Financial Leadership & Remote Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a predominantly finance team, ensuring high performance, accuracy, and professional development.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for complex financial queries and provide clear, actionable insights to the Business Manager and executive leadership.
• Champion a culture of integrity, confidentiality, and service excellence within the finance department.

2. Strategic Reporting, Budgeting & Cashflow

• Own the Month-End Close process, ensuring all financial reports are accurate and delivered on time.
• Manage comprehensive cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure operational liquidity.
• Lead the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for the Board and Executive team, translating complex data into clear business insights.

3. Operational Finance & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Bank Reconciliations.
• Payroll Management: Manage and process payroll with strict confidentiality, particularly regarding sensitive executive-level data.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian accounting standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the NFP sector.
• Lead the preparation for annual audits and serve as the main liaison for external auditors.

4. Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Xero, ensuring the system is utilized to its full potential.
• Continuously review and improve internal controls, financial systems, and workflows to increase efficiency.
• Manage digital filing and collaboration using Google Suite and MS Office 365 (SharePoint/Planner).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of finance/accounting experience with at least 12 months of experience in a leadership or senior role. 
• Expert-level proficiency in Xero is essential.
• Strong command of MS Excel (complex formulas/reporting) and Google Suite.
• Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive payroll and executive data with absolute discretion.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to "look beyond the numbers" and provide insights.
• Attributes: Honest, reliable, adaptable to change, and possesses a collaborative "can-do" attitude suitable for a faith-based organization.
• Experience in the Not-for-Profit (NFP), Charity, or Religious/Church sector is a massive bonus.

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up via an Employer of Record (EOR) service.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile