Senior Finance Officer
- Lead and supervise finance and administrative operations.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and budget analysis.
- Support budget development and performance reporting.
Senior Finance Officer 13-Month Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover) | Cairns Region
Your new company
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership role where your work truly makes an impact?
We are partnering with a purpose-driven organisation committed to empowering communities and delivering sustainable outcomes across regional Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Officer to join a collaborative and values-led team on a 13-month fixed-term contract.
Your new role
Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading day-to-day financial operations while supporting strategic financial management.
Youll oversee a small team, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and governance.
- Lead and supervise finance and administrative operations
- Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and budget analysis
- Support budget development and performance reporting
- Assist with audits, annual financial statements, and funding acquittals
- Maintain accurate financial records and systems (MYOB or similar)
- Oversee asset management, including registers and stocktakes
- Ensure compliance with financial, legislative, and policy requirements
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Support and develop team capability and performance
What you'll need to succeed
Youre a hands-on finance professional with strong leadership capability and a proactive mindset.You will bring:
- Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar
- Experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring staff
- Advanced MYOB (or equivalent) systems knowledge
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
What you'll get in return
- Attractive Salary + Super
- Fulltime hours on a Fixed Term contract for 13 Months
- Stable officebased role with standard business hours
- Supportive team environment
- Handson, varied contract role through to the end of July
What you need to do now
If youre looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with leadership and purpose, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Grace Dunn at Hays on 07 4049 2969 or email Grace.Dunn@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.
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