Finance Manager - Transactional Services

• Exciting opportunity with a Not-For-Profit organisation for an experienced Finance Manager
• Work in a for-purpose organisation, where you can really have an impact
• Work at our Corporate Site on the Beautiful Nudgee Grounds

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage a team responsible for delivering core transactional finance services. This role will see you overseeing day-to-day AP, AR, and treasury operations, supporting effective cashflow management, and ensuring strong financial controls. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, maintaining compliance, and providing high-quality support to both internal and external stakeholders.  This is an exciting time to join Mercy Community as we introduce a new strategic plan and move forward with focus.

Salary commensurate with experience plus superannuation and generous salary packaging available.

This role involves but not limited to -

• Lead and oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient processing
• Manage daily cashflow requirements, including oversight of collections, supplier payments, and banking activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegations of authority, and external reporting/taxation obligations
• Oversee reconciliations, aged debtors and creditors reporting, and resolution of discrepancies
• Provide accurate and timely transactional data to support financial reporting and forecasting
• Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancements across transactional finance activities
• Develop, mentor, and lead the transactional services team to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

About you

To be successful, you will:

 Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards)
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in managing transactional finance teams (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Revenue) in a mid to high volume transactional environment
• Prior experience working within Not-for-Profit or community services sector including knowledge of prudential compliance requirements under the Aged Care Act
• Strong knowledge of cashflow management and working capital cycles
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Sound understanding of financial systems, internal controls, and process improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exposure to PRODA and government subsidy claim systems

 Why Mercy Community 

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of aged care and community services. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.

Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

• Lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on the organisation’s financial performance
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and shape future finance processes.
• Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component
• Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $156 if you need both cards!
• Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
• Benyfits – is an employee benefits program designed to help you save money on living costs 

 For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au. We do not accept applications via email so please ensure you apply online.

Mercy Community is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.