Finance Manager

What's the role?

Make a meaningful impact in a role that blends financial expertise with community spirit!

The Good Friday Appeal is seeking a dedicated and commercially-minded Finance Manager to oversee our financial functions and safeguard the resources that support The Royal Children's Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to use your professional skills to support a legendary Victorian institution. You will work within a collaborative, innovative culture where your contribution directly impacts the lives of children and their families.

About the role: 

As the Finance Manager, you will be the backbone of our financial integrity, ensuring accurate reporting, robust internal controls, and full compliance. You will provide critical commercial insights to the Finance Committee and Executive Director to drive the success of the Appeal.

• Part-time (3 days per week).

• Capacity to increase to 4 days per week during the peak Appeal period (3 months).

• We offer genuine flexibility, whether it’s three full days or school hours spread over five days.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and re-forecast cycles, manage statutory taxation (BAS), and oversee annual audits and ACNC documentation.

• Provide timely, insightful financial analysis and monthly/quarterly Board reports to influence business performance.

• Maintain and continuously improve our finance systems (Xero, Salesforce, and G Suite) to enhance reporting efficiency.

• Manage raffle permits, insurances, and merchandise processing, while supporting the team with EFTPOS rollouts and online raffle setups during peak periods.

• Manage and support an Administration Assistant and collaborate across the broader News Corp finance team.

Who are you?

You are a highly organized finance professional with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.

• Tertiary degree in Accounting or Financial Management.

• 5+ years in a finance role.

• High proficiency in Xero is essential. Experience with Salesforce NFP and platforms like Funraisin is highly regarded.

• High-level skills in financial management, project management, and technology systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with volunteers, partners (NAB, Stripe), and internal stakeholders.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

The Good Friday Appeal is an iconic not-for-profit charity established to raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital. Since 1931, the Appeal has raised $492 million to fund research, equipment, education, training and patient centred care programs at the hospital.
The Good Friday Appeal is supported by a small team who works closely with our generous partners, supporters, collection groups and volunteers who come together in the spirit of raising funds for the hospital.

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

News Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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