Ballina Parish

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Diocesan Financial Manager

Position Description – Diocesan Financial Manager

Full-Time

About the Role -Reporting directly to the Registrar / General Manager, the Diocesan Financial Manager provides strategic financial leadership, oversight and stewardship of the Diocese’s financial resources. The role leads the finance function and is a key adviser to the Registrar, Bishop, Bishop-in-Council, Corporate Trustees and Finance Committee.

The position has responsibility for:

• financial strategy and planning;
• budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling;
• management and development of the finance team;
• accounting, payroll and financial operations;
• banking, cashflow and treasury management;
• trust fund and investment oversight;
• insurance administration and claims management;
• audit coordination and statutory reporting;
• regulatory compliance and financial governance; and
• continuous improvement of financial systems, controls and reporting.

The successful applicant will lead a small finance team while building strong relationships with parishes, schools, diocesan agencies, banks, auditors, insurers and professional advisers.

About You -We are seeking a motivated and collaborative finance leader with strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and a commitment to high standards of governance and accountability. 

You will ideally possess:

• CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification;
• a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline;
• significant senior financial management experience;
• demonstrated experience leading finance teams;
• expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting;
• experience managing audits, compliance and governance requirements;
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders;
• high proficiency in Microsoft 365 and contemporary finance systems;
• sound professional judgement, integrity and discretion; and
• an appreciation for and willingness to support the mission and values of the Anglican Church. 

Experience within the not-for-profit, education, faith-based or charitable sectors will be highly regarded, as will experience with trust funds, investments, treasury management and charity governance.

Application Process – Applications should address the qualifications, skills and experience outlined in the Position Description and include:

• a covering letter;
• current resume; and
• contact details for three professional referees.

Applications can be submitted in confidence through SEEK or directly to admin@graftondiocese.org.au.

Applications close: 5pm Friday 6 November 2026.

Further Information

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact the Registrar on (02) 6642 4122 or admin@graftondiocese.org.au.

The privacy of all applicants will be respected.

The successful applicant must be able to satisfy the required Safe Ministry background checks, including a National Police Check and Working With Children Check.

 

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