Finance Manager – Strategic Leadership Role

About the role

The Finance Manager will lead MASH Trust's finance function, providing strategic financial leadership across a multi‑site, purpose‑driven organisation. Reporting to the CFO, you will partner with senior leaders to shape financial decisions that support the Trust’s mission.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a high‑performing finance and payroll team.
• Oversee accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial advice and business partnering to senior leaders.
• Strengthen financial governance, treasury management and risk controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting, including optimisation of Workday Finance.
• Support organisational performance through insightful financial analysis and planning.

Required profile

• Senior finance leadership experience, preferably in a complex, multi‑site environment.
• CAANZ, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Proven ability to develop and lead high‑performing finance teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering capability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and culturally responsive practice.

Required skills

• Workday Finance (or similar ERP) experience.
• ERP systems proficiency.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence strategic decision‑making in a respected, purpose‑led organisation.
• Collaboration with an experienced Executive Leadership Team.
• Contribution to positive social impact for mental health, disability and youth services.