Job Title: Financial Controller / Head of Finance
Location: Phillip Island, Victoria, onsite.
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO
Apply: CYC EMPLOYMENT

 

Join one of Australia’s premier Christian camping and ministry organisations.

 

About Us:

Christian Youth Camps Limited (CYC) exists to create opportunities for people to personally encounter the living God through camping, conferencing, facilities and programs. We sum this up in three words: Breathe, Experience, Discover.

CYC operates 5 sites across Victoria and 1 in Tasmania, being; CYC The Island, CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, CYC Forest Edge, CYC Adanac, CYC City, and CYC Blue Lagoon. Across our sites we also run outreach holiday camps and offer leadership development programs. These campsites are supported by our CEO and Head Office team, based on Phillip Island.

CYC’s Mission Statement and Statement of Faith can be found at cyc.org.au

 

About the Role:

The Financial Controller/Head of Finance is responsible for managing and maintaining the organisation’s financial operations and systems, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, tax compliance, risk management, and internal controls. They work closely with senior management to ensure financial goals and objectives are met. They work closely with other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies that drive growth and success while building a workplace culture that embodies our Christian history and mission.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage financial operations, including financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and reports

  • Ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal financial policies and procedures

  • Provide strategic financial planning and analysis to senior management

  • Coordinate audit process and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies

  • Oversee tax compliance, tax planning, filing of tax returns, and handling of tax audits

  • Implement effective risk management frameworks

  • Develop and maintain effective internal control systems

  • Lead and manage a team of finance professionals

 

Selection Criteria:

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting.

  • In-depth knowledge of financial accounting standards, principles, and practices

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lead and manage a team

  • Driver’s licence

  • Victorian Working With Children Check / Police check (Willing to obtain)

Desirable

  • Experience in the group accommodation and/or camping industry

  • Experience in the NFP sector

 

For a detailed Positional Results Description, email malcolm@cyc.org.au

 

If you align with the mission and goals of CYC, are passionate about helping to shape and grow our ministry impact, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants should apply through THIS LINK and are requested to upload a copy of their resume alongside a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close: Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

 

Christian Youth Camps Ltd (CYC) is committed to promoting and protecting the best interests of children and has a zero tolerance to child abuse.