Senior Commercial Manager

The Opportunity:

Newcastle Anglican have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Finance Manager to join the team on a fixed term 14 month contract. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance you will oversee and manage the financial planning, analysis, reporting and procurement functions of the organisation.

This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate budgeting and Board reporting as well as leading procurement strategies to optimise costs, efficiency and compliance. You will bring strong analytical skills, financial expertise and strategic thinking to drive business decisions, enhance profitability and contribute to the company’s long term growth.

Why work for us? 

Our people are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of our team, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. (cap limit of $15,900 each FBT year).
• Meal entertainment/venue hire benefit, package up to a cap limit of $2,650 each FBT year.

• Career and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Give back to the community and the people we support. 
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What are we looking for? 

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the development and execution of the organisation’s financial planning and budgeting process for two of the four entities.
• Create detailed financial forecasts, reports, and analysis to assist senior leadership in strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), making recommendations for course corrections when needed.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of trends, financial models, and variance reports, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Procurement Leadership:

• Oversee the procurement function, ensuring best practices for sourcing, vendor management, and cost control.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and relevant regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with key areas to align financial management and procurement with business objectives.

 Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to procurement, budget forecasting, and financial operations.
• Ensure that financial and procurement processes adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive process improvements and automation in financial analysis, budgeting, and procurement functions.
• Stay current with financial regulations, industry trends, and technological innovations to recommend enhancements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members

About you?

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• CA/CPA professional qualification and experience working in a multi-site/business unit environment
• National Police Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes) 
• Australian work rights
• Working with Children’s check or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Workers Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in financial analysis, planning and procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in budget management, financial modelling, and procurement strategy development    

Who we are? 

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. 

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. 

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. 

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications. 

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au    

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