Finance Manager
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Job Description
Finance Manager
Employment Type: Parttime 30 hours per week)
Location: Sydney based (Hybrid)
Salary: $90120K
About APCO
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is Australias coregulator for packaging and a notforprofit organisation driving the development of a circular economy for packaging. APCO is the entity in charge of managing and administering the Australian Packaging Covenant (the Covenant) which is a national regulatory framework under the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) Measure 2011 (NEPM). This framework defines the collective responsibility shared by governments and businesses across Australia in managing the environmental impact of packaging.
The Role
The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the CFO / Company Secretary by overseeing financial operations and ensuring APCOs financial activities align with strategic objectives. This position is responsible for managing financial reporting forecasting and maintaining internal controls ensuring compliance with financial regulations and providing key financial insights to drive strategic decisionmaking. Additionally the Finance Manager will lead and support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial records while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimise financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the delivery of accurate timely and compliant financial reports ensuring APCO meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Champion strong financial controls and policies to safeguard APCOs financial health.
- Oversee and finetune cash flow banking and investment strategies to keep the organisation financially strong.
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes offering strategic insights that shape key business decisions.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation to build financial confidence and accountability.
- Spearhead financerelated projects that enhance APCOs financial effectiveness and support longterm growth.
- Inspire and mentor the finance team fostering a highperformance culture and professional development.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance financial operations and strategic decisionmaking.
- Partner with the Leadership Team to turn financial insights into meaningful action
We are seeking someone with:
- A passion for sustainability and a desire to contribute to a greener future.
- A natural collaborator who thrives in a team and builds strong relationships with stakeholders.
- A sharp eye for detail and a problemsolving mindset ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear actionable insights.
- A growthoriented mindset continuously seeking new ways to enhance processes and drive efficiency.
- Strong time management and organisational skills to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
- You will be a great candidate of you have:
- Relevant qualification such as a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field or CPA or CA qualification
- 5 years of experience in financial management accounting or a similar role.
- A background in a memberbased organisation or notforprofit setting is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements within the Australian financial landscape.
- Familiarity with financial systems and tools such as Xero or similar.
- An understanding or keen interest in the packaging industry sustainability and the circular economy.
For the specific tasks and requirements of the role please see the attached position description.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
