Finance Manager
- Lead the delivery of effective accounting and financial processes.
- Support the Chief Operating Officer with strategic governance and forecasting.
- Accurately complete statutory reporting by liaising with SA Government counterparts.
Country Arts SA
Job reference: 860424
Location: 5081 - COLLINSWOOD
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest and most dynamic arts organisations, dedicated to transforming how the arts are created, shared, and experienced across regional communities. We deliver high-quality arts programs and entertainment throughout regional South Australia and support regional artists to develop their creative practice.
We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Finance Manager to lead the delivery of effective accounting and financial processes, financial reporting and preparation of financial documents to aid leadership in decision making and good governance.
We’re looking for a knowledgeable and strategic Finance professional who can:
• Support the Chief Operating Officer with strategic governance and forecasting requirements.
• Capably lead the Finance function for Country Arts SA.
• Accurately complete statutory reporting by liaising with SA Government counterparts.
Essential qualifications
• Hold a completed membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• Hold a relevant qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, or other applicable business discipline.
If you’re an experienced Finance professional and are for seeking a management role, this is the opportunity for you! Your Finance skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and ability to provide leadership and guidance to a team will be essential to your success.
This full-time role is being offered as an 1.0 FTE on a 2-year fixed term contract at ASO6 plus super.
Further information contact Penny Zhang, Chief Operating Officer on Penny.Zhang@countryarts.org.au
Applications for the position close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Applications including a CV and covering letter addressing the selection criteria, outlining skills, experience and qualifications should be addressed to Hugh Atkinson and submitted by the following form. Download the pre-employment form here.
Apply on the Country Arts SA website here.
We are an equal opportunity workplace, and we strongly encourage applications by First Nations people, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, d/Deaf and disabled and people from the LGBTIQA+ community.
We understand the needs of people with obligations, and we provide flexible working arrangements accordingly.
Applications close: 28/10/2026 5:00 PM
Attachments:
- ASO6 Finance Manager Role Description Final.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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