Head of Finance

About the Organisation This organisation is part of a larger, rapidly expanding health and community services group operating across aged care, NDIS, allied health, renovation services, and workforce solutions. Since being established over 10 years ago, the group has scaled quickly to more than 500 staff nationally, supported by significant offshore finance and operations teams. They operate multiple brands and entities within a heavily regulated environment where compliance, audits, and quality reporting are non‑negotiable. The culture is family‑run and values‑driven, with hands‑on executive leadership that expects transparency, accountability, and consistent progress. The long‑term ambition is to build sizeable health hubs, similar to leading pharmacy, optical, and allied health networks—an ambition underpinned by rapid growth across every part of the organisation. The finance function now needs to modernise, strengthen, and catch up to the pace of expansion. This foundational context aligns with the organisation’s strong emphasis on values, compliance, continuous improvement, and service quality. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with the CEO, the Head of Finance will lead both onshore and offshore finance teams and assume full ownership of the finance function. This role presents an opportunity for a technically strong, improvement‑focused leader to uplift systems, processes, and reporting capability across multiple entities. You will partner closely with commercial, operations, HR, and clinical teams to ensure finance is aligned with broader business goals, funding requirements, and upcoming regulatory shifts. It’s a role that requires both leadership and hands‑on capability—balancing operational excellence with strategic insight. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting Oversee the full finance cycle—from transactional accounting to strategic reporting and analysis. Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management and multi‑entity consolidations. Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to support funding, audit, and compliance cycles. Manage internal and external audit processes and maintain strong financial controls. Regulatory Compliance & Sector Standards Ensure all reporting aligns with aged care and NDIS funding standards. Support significant regulatory changes expected from November impacting billing and compliance. Maintain compliance with PAYG, GST, FBT, accounting standards, and sector‑specific regulations. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Streamline and modernise financial systems and processes across multiple brands and entities. Enhance automation and accuracy across Xero, Employment Hero, Power BI, and internal systems. Identify opportunities to uplift governance, efficiency, and financial integrity. Team Leadership Lead and mentor a blended team: Accounts Officers, payroll, Finance Managers, and nine offshore transactional staff. Build capability, set KPIs, and drive a culture of accountability and continuous development. Foster strong cross‑functional relationships across operations, HR, commercial, and clinical teams. Candidate Profile You will be a hands‑on and technically strong finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, growing environment. Key attributes include: Experience managing financial operations across multiple entities. Background in health, aged care, NDIS, community services, or broader service‑based industries. Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and guiding decision‑making. Strong capability in systems improvement, process optimisation, and governance uplift. Collaborative leadership style suitable for managing teams across borders. Strong understanding of financial principles, compliance and internal control frameworks. Why Join? While technical capability is essential, cultural alignment is the ultimate differentiator. The organisation values people who are approachable, resilient, proactive, and willing to roll up their sleeves. Continuous improvement, integrity, and responsiveness are deeply embedded in the organisation’s values. How to Apply To express interest or request a confidential discussion, please contact Christine at Six Degrees Executive on . EEO Statement Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr