Finance & Operations Manager

• Are you a financially astute, solutions-driven manager looking for more than just your next job?
• Perhaps you've built a successful career in finance, business or operations and are now looking for an opportunity to use your experience to make a meaningful difference.
• An established, purpose-driven NPO is seeking a capable Finance & Operations Manager who combines strong financial management skills, practical problem-solving ability and a genuine passion for social justice, community empowerment and sustainable development.
• Reporting to the CEO, this role requires someone who can confidently analyse financial information, develop budgets, identify inconsistencies and implement effective solutions, while ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's support functions.
• Working alongside an established bookkeeper and external service providers, the successful candidate will provide financial and operational oversight, ensuring resources are managed responsibly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Control

• Prepare and manage organisational budgets, including budgets for funding proposals and projects.
• Analyse and interrogate financial reports, identify inconsistencies and investigate variances.
• Monitor expenditure, manage costs and ensure sound financial controls and accountability.
• Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure accurate reporting and meaningful financial information for management decision-making.
• Identify financial risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Support financial planning and long-term organisational sustainability.

Operations Management

• Oversee the efficient running of the organisation's support office and administrative functions.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage systems, processes, compliance, governance and risk.
• Coordinate external service providers across IT, HR and other specialist functions.
• Oversee property and facilities management, including maintenance and future development.
• Support marketing and communications aligned with organisational objectives.
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to support strategic priorities and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 4 years' management experience, incorporating financial and operational responsibilities.
• Proven experience in preparing budgets, analysing financial information and managing financial controls.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to identify discrepancies, question figures and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and people management abilities.
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• NPO, community development or project management experience would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about social justice, human dignity and making a meaningful difference.
• Financially disciplined, detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership.
• Practical, resourceful and proactive in identifying and resolving problems.
• Empathetic, inclusive and respectful of people from all backgrounds.
• Comfortable working in a values-driven environment with a Christian ethos that embraces diversity and inclusion.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a resource-conscious organisation.