About Us
Sandgate Kids Early Education is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation operating two Early Education Centres and a C&K Kindergarten. Our mission centres around creating an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment, grounded in our values of trust, respect, integrity, and safety.
We are currently seeking a community-focused, part-time Finance Partner to oversee our finance function at Sandgate Kids, based in Sandgate. We offer flexible working arrangements, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, and an excellent working environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the association and leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies that drive long-term strategic goals
- Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring financial plans align with operational goals and strategic initiatives
- Perform in-depth financial analysis to deliver actionable insights for data-driven decisions, presenting findings on profitability, cost trends, and financial risks to guide strategic planning and operational enhancements
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the team, simplifying complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders, and fostering collaboration between finance and other teams to promote a unified approach to achieving the organisation’s goals
- Manage and oversee transactional finance tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable, receivable, payroll and general ledger activities to support the overall financial operations of Sandgate Kids. There is a hands-on element at month end to post general journals relating to Revenue and Payroll
- Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports for the executive team, and leadership team
Reporting and Working Relationships
This role reports to the Sandgate Kids Association Executive and collaborates with the leadership teams to support the successful operations and financial sustainability of Sandgate Kids. The Finance Partner supervises one direct report, the Finance Officer.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in, or strong knowledge of, accounting procedures with the ability to resolve practical, day-to-day operational issues
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships.
- Excellent attention to detail and a solution-focused mindset
- Self-management and effective prioritization within time constraints
- Proficiency in XERO or similar accounting software
- Proficient in Employment Hero Payroll
- Strong understanding of the Children’s Services award, and Educational Services Award
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
- A current Blue Card (or willingness to apply)
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume via the SEEK APPLY function. For further information, please contact Heidi Richards, Business Manager, at 0488 110 736 or bm@sandgatekids.com.au.
