The Company
Suncare Community Services, established in 1970, is a trusted not-for-profit organisation proudly supporting communities across Queensland — from the Gold Coast through to Rockhampton. With over 50 years of service, Suncare is dedicated to helping people live independently, stay active, and remain connected through in-home, community, and respite care services.
Guided by its mission to make people’s lives better
, Suncare operates with values of inclusivity, respect, empathy, and innovation. Their passionate team embraces a future-focused approach, adapting to the evolving needs of both their clients and the broader community.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller
plays a critical role in ensuring the financial strength, integrity, and long-term sustainability of Suncare.
This is a broad and hands-on leadership position responsible for financial governance, compliance, and statutory reporting, while acting as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and Board. You’ll provide strategic insights that shape service delivery, growth opportunities, and investment decisions, ensuring Suncare can continue to deliver outstanding care and support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the CEO, CFO, ELT, and Board.
- Driving continuous improvement in finance systems, processes, and ERP optimisation.
- Leading compliance with regulatory frameworks, audit processes, and financial risk management.
- Providing financial modelling and analysis to support new initiatives and service expansion.
- Leading treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and investment strategies.
- Building, coaching, and inspiring a collaborative, high-performing finance team.
You are a values-driven finance leader with proven experience steering financial strategy, governance, and compliance in a complex organisation. You combine technical expertise with strong people leadership, enabling you to build trust and influence across both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Your background will include:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, with CA/CPA membership.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally in aged care, health, not-for-profit, or other regulated sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in statutory reporting, audit and risk oversight, and financial strategy.
- Experience leading finance teams, uplifting capability, and driving process/system improvements.
- Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Corporations Act, ACNC requirements, and funding frameworks.
- Advanced ERP and Excel capability, with a track record of turning financial data into clear, actionable insights.
Why Suncare?
This is an opportunity to join a well-respected, purpose-driven organisation that plays a vital role in supporting Queensland communities. At Suncare, you’ll be more than a finance leader. In this role you will be a trusted advisor and change agent, directly contributing to improving lives every day.
You’ll also benefit from:
- A values-based culture that prioritises care, inclusion, and genuine relationships.
- A senior leadership role based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
- The opportunity to shape financial strategy during a period of growth and transformation.
- A supportive team environment where innovation and improvement are celebrated.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Haydn Furness via the below details. Interviews will commence in early October, please apply to be considered further.
haydn.furness@perigongroup.com.au
(07) 3854 3805