Finance Business Partner

Full-Time | 2-Year Contract

About the role

We're seeking a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and provide strategic financial support (financial planning and analysis) across a diverse portfolio of research and business functions. Reporting to the Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Manager, you'll work closely with project leaders, business unit managers and other stakeholders to deliver insights that support informed decision-making, financial sustainability and organisational success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project, theme and business unit leaders to provide financial insights and guidance
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Business Analyst support for new business opportunities including cost modelling, break-even analysis and related decision support activities
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process across allocated portfolios
• Deliver variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve performance
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial activities
• Develop project-level budgets and forecasts in collaboration with stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting
• Support policy and procedure development across the finance function
• Provide financial modelling, analysis and ad hoc support as required
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to enhance financial capability and understanding

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards completion)
• Experience preparing and analysing financial reports
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends and draw insights from data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working with medium-sized financial management systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Some out-of-hours work may be required
• A current National Police Certificate will be required

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm or similar professional services environment
• Experience in research, health, not-for-profit or project-based organisations

Benefits

• A collaborative and purpose-driven culture
• The opportunity to partner with respected research and business leaders
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Modern offices located in Adelaide's biomedical precinct
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.