Finance Manager – Housing Growth at Mission Australia – Australia REMOTE POSSIBLE
Recruiter: Mission Australia
About Mission Australia
Mission Australia is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.
Job Summary
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within Mission Australia’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Australia, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.
Full Job Description
Full Time, Permanent Role Location: Sydney, NSW with Work From Home Options! Salary $150,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together were building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your opportunity At Mission Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe, stable home, and strong financial leadership is essential to making that a reality. As our Finance Manager, Housing Growth, youll take the lead in shaping the financial strategy behind our new housing initiatives, using your expertise in modelling, budgeting and commercial analysis to guide projects from concept to delivery. In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with senior leaders, provide insights that influence major decisions, and ensure our housing growth pipeline is financially sound, sustainable and ready to meet community needs. If youre motivated by meaningful work, complex challenges and the chance to contribute to lifechanging housing outcomes, this is an opportunity to use your skills where they truly matter. Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead the financial modelling and pricing work that supports new housing growth bids and proposals. Build, review and validate complex financial models to support accurate, reliable decisionmaking. Work closely with Housing Growth leaders to develop annual budgets, forecasts and longterm financial plans. Ensure all project and divisional costs are captured, analysed and aligned with financial targets. Track financial performance, monitor variances and provide clear insights and recommendations. Support project teams with budgeting, cost control and processes for verifying and paying invoices. Build strong relationships with internal leaders, finance teams and external partners such as banks and advisors. Prepare and present highquality financial reports and Board papers to support key decisions. Requirements for success Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; CA or CPA is highly regarded. 7+ years experience in senior finance roles, ideally with exposure to PPP projects, project finance or the community housing sector. Strong capability in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis. Proven ability to perform under pressure and deliver highquality work within tight bid or project deadlines. Confident in presenting financial information to executives, boards and external stakeholders. Excellent stakeholdermanagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams. Strong understanding of project accounting, FP&A and finance business partnering. A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to navigate complex financial environments and drive practical solutions. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your benefits To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. How to apply Click Apply and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, weve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a persons circumstances shouldnt define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. Thats why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.
Key Details
- Job Title: Finance Manager – Housing Growth
- Grade: N/A
- Location: Sydney (Remote work possible)
- Department: Mission Australia
- Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
- Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually
Qualifications
- Not specified in the official posting
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- s circumstances shouldn
- t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That
- s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
