About Amana Community Services Amana Community Services is dedicated to empowering people to live with dignity, choice, and independence through high-quality home care, aged care, disability support, and community services. We offer personalised, culturally respectful support to individuals and families across Australia. As we expand our impact, we are seeking a strategic and detail-driven Finance Manager to join our leadership team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in safeguarding financial health, ensuring compliance, guiding resource allocation, and supporting the growth of our care services. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts in alignment with Amana’s mission and growth objectives. Oversee all financial operations including general ledger, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes. Prepare, present, and interpret financial statements, performance reports, and variance analyses to the executive team. Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, funding allocations, and cost controls to sustain operations. Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, NDIS / aged care funding requirements, GST, payroll tax, and statutory obligations. Act as the primary liaison with auditors, banks, regulatory bodies, and funding agencies. Lead the preparation and submission of BAS, tax returns, grant/acquittals, and other reports. Implement and maintain strong internal controls to protect assets and improve process efficiency. Conduct financial modelling, scenario planning, and cost–benefit analysis to support new programs or service expansions. Mentor, develop, and manage the finance team, promoting professional growth and high performance. Support tender processes, funding proposals, and contract evaluations by providing financial guidance and analysis. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Minimum 1 year (or more) experience in a senior accounting/finance role. Experience in community services, healthcare, NDIS, or not-for-profit is highly advantageous. Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, funding models, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel / data analysis skills. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management ability. Strong analytical reasoning, commercial acumen, and problem-solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail, integrity, and accountability. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and deliver under tight deadlines in a mission-driven environment.
