Financial Controller
Permanent Full –Time | Social, Community, Homecare and
Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 7) | Car allowance and superannuation
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities?
Is it important to you to work for an organization that values you and offers opportunities for growth and development?
Then look no further!
About cape
cape group (cape) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee providing services to people with a disability and is a Registered NDIS Provider.
Nadrasca joined with Brite in April 2025 to form cape group, a newly formed brand resulting from the merger of the two NDIS registered providers with a combined 120 years in operation across the eastern and northern suburbs. Shortly Nepean Centre and Monkami Centre will be joining cape group.
Together, we provide a range of services for people with disability, including home and living supports, social and community participation activities, youth employment assistance, supported employment, and NDIS support coordination.
At cape, we work hard to ensure that everyone we support can have their best day, every day.
This means people feel awesome, welcome, connected, excited, and ready to achieve their goals – whatever that means for them.
The Position
The Financial Controller plays a key role in leading the financial operations of the organisation. The position manages finance, treasury, property, procurement and special projects, ensuring effective
budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting and strong financial governance. The role leads and supports the Accounting Manager, Finance Manager (Monkami), and Manager, Property & Fleet works closely with leaders across cape group to provide accurate insights, manage risk and ensure compliance.
The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and a commitment to strong financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and be the finance partner to the Executive and
Senior Leadership teams
- Maintain oversight of the organisation’s financial position, performance and compliance
at all times
- With the FP&A Manager, co-ordinate the annual budget process and multi-year
financial planning, including operating and capital expenditure budgets
- Lead monthly management reporting, forecasting and analysis, and provide clear
insights and recommendations to support decision-making
- Oversee treasury and cash flow management, including working capital, banking
relationships and balance sheet stewardship
- Ensure strong internal controls, delegations and financial policies are maintained and
adhered to
- Lead internal and external audit coordination and ensure audit findings and control
improvements are actioned
- Oversee procurement governance and value-for-money outcomes, including contract review
and financial risk assessment
- Provide financial oversight of property-related budgets, commitments and reporting (as
applicable)
- Oversee insurance management, including renewals, coverage and claims
- Support business development activities, including tenders, acquittals (where
required), and financial modelling for new and existing ventures
- Lead and deliver special projects and finance transformation initiatives, including
systems, reporting improvements and continuous improvement
- Lead and manage the finance, accounting and procurement functions through direct
reports including:
– Accounting Manager
– Manager, Property & Fleet
– Finance Manager (Monkami)
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
- Demonstrated strategic financial leadership, including oversight of budgeting, forecasting,
management reporting and performance analysis
- Proven experience in financial governance, internal controls, compliance and risk
management
- Strong capability in treasury and cash flow management, including working capital and
banking relationships
- Demonstrated experience leading audit processes (internal and external) and driving
continuous improvement
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams through direct reports and influence
stakeholders across the organisation
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance systems and reporting tools to
deliver accurate insights
- Experience in the human services/not-for-profit sector, including a sound understanding of
NDIS funding, billing and compliance requirements
Desirable:
- Experience in procurement governance, contract financial review and supplier/commercial
management
- Experience in property/lease financial management and reporting (as applicable)
- Demonstrated experience delivering finance transformation and special projects (e.g., system
upgrades, reporting uplift, process redesign)
- Strong interest in emerging AI and its application to the finance function
- Understanding of Power BI (or similar) and its application to management reporting and
performance dashboards
Qualifications and Experience
- Full Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) designation
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Business or Finance
- Demonstrated senior finance leadership experience, including leading managers and delivering outcomes across finance, treasury and related functions
- Experience overseeing audit, financial controls and compliance frameworks
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence effectively at all levels
(Board/Committee, Executive, managers and operational teams)
- Proficient communication skills, both written and spoken, including the ability to
translate financial information into clear insights
- Strong judgement, problem-solving capability and a proactive approach to identifying
and managing financial and commercial risk
- High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
- Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage
competing deadlines
- Advanced analytical and numerical skills, with high attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement across systems and
processes
- Dependable team player with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
Why Join Us?
Our vibrant culture and collaborative team environment truly set us apart. You’ll join a warm,
inclusive, and enthusiastic team united by a shared passion for enriching the lives of people with disabilities.
Join a workplace that values your contribution and supports your growth.
What we can offer you:
- A great working environment as part of apassionate and dedicated team.
- Attractive salary including salary packaging associated with not-for-profits.
- Training and professional development.
- The opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives.
All applicants must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check prior to employment.
All relevant staff must provide evidence of unrestricted Australian residential and working visa.
How to Apply:
We are inclusive in our thinking and are open to candidates who may not meet all criteria but believe they are the right fit for the position.
If you are interested in becoming an active and valued member of a dedicated and passionate team, please apply today by clicking on the Apply button.
Shortlisting and interviews will commence soon.
We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals with disability, those that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, or from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds.
We look forward to hearing from you!
