Role Description: Volunteer Strategic Finance Advisor

Location: Flexible/Remote (Australia)

Time commitment: ~ 4 - 6 hours per month

Term: Volunteer (ongoing, by mutual agreement)

Organisation:

Teach Learn Grow (TLG) is a not-for-profit organisation delivering free one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to students in rural, regional, and remote communities. As TLG continues to grow in scale and complexity, we are strengthening our financial governance and long-term sustainability.

Vision and Mission:

Teach Learn Grow is committed to obtaining an Australia where every child has equal opportunities in education, regardless of their location, background, or circumstance.

Our Mission is to improve the educational outcomes and aspirations of rural and remote students in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas so that they can reach their full potential.

Our Values

Purpose

Integrity

Community

Leadership

Our Structure

The Teach Learn Grow Student Executive is responsible for ensuring the operations, financial sustainability, and management of the Rural Program and Immersion Program. The Student Executive is a tight-knit team of volunteers who work together to facilitate the growth of our organisation with the assistance of a small number of paid staff.

The Role:

TLG is seeking an experienced finance professional to join us as a Volunteer Finance Director, providing CFO-level strategic financial leadership to support the CEO and Board.

This role is strategic and advisory in nature. It does not involve bookkeeping or day-to-day financial processing, which are handled internally or by a paid accountant. Instead, the role focuses on budgeting, financial strategy, sustainability, and board-level financial insight.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior finance leader who wants to apply their expertise to a purpose-driven organisation with a modest, flexible time commitment.

Reporting & Key Relationships:

Reports to: CEO
Works closely with:
- Board Treasurer
- Board Chair and Board Members
- Paid external accountant (as required)

The Volunteer Finance Director will attend and present at bi-monthly Board meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Planning

Provide high-level financial strategy aligned to TLG’s mission and growth plans
Support multi-year financial planning, scenario modelling, and sustainability planning
Advise on cost structures, overhead allocation, and true-cost program modelling
Assess financial implications of new programs, partnerships, or expansion opportunities

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

Review and advise on annual budgets, forecasts, and re-forecasts
Monitor performance against budget and flag risks, trends, or material variances
Provide guidance on cash-flow management, reserves planning, and financial risk

Board & Governance Support

Support the preparation of clear, board-ready financial reports with the CEO and Treasurer
Present financial insights at bi-monthly Board meetings, translating numbers into strategy
Contribute an independent finance perspective to strengthen governance and decision-making

CEO & Leadership Advisory

Act as a trusted financial sounding board to the CEO
Support financial literacy and decision-making across leadership where helpful
Recommend improvements to financial controls or processes (advisory only)

What This Role Does Not Involve

Bookkeeping or transaction processing
Payroll, BAS, or statutory reporting
Day-to-day financial administration

About You

You are a senior finance professional with experience in roles such as CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance advisor, and you bring:

Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
Confidence working with Boards and presenting financial information clearly
Sound judgement, independence, and a collaborative approach
Experience in not-for-profit, education, or purpose-led organisations (desirable, not essential)
Capacity to contribute approximately 4–6 hours per month

Why Volunteer With TLG?

Apply your financial expertise to improve educational equitY
Influence long-term sustainability and impact at a strategic level
Flexible, low-hours commitment suitable for senior professionals
Work closely with an engaged CEO and committed Board

Teach Learn Grow is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our roles. Please note that candidates must have the appropriate right to work in Australia, and successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.

How to Express Interest

To express interest or request further information, please contact Chloe Lagrenade, CEO, via email ceo@teachlearngrow.org.au with a brief overview of your background and availability.