Finance Business Partner

Our client, a leading Australian sporting body, is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their team on an initial 6-month fixed term contract (extension likely), in Melbourne. You will manage the budget and report the finances of a large scale IT Transformation project, working closely with the Financial Controller, CFO and other senior stakeholders.

Key Deliverables:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to track project costs, forecasts, and budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making related to IT investments and resource allocations.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgetary constraints and identify areas for cost optimization or efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to develop project budgets and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Monitor budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management to communicate project financial performance and potential risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and project teams, providing financial expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across finance, IT, and other functional areas to facilitate collaboration and alignment.

Key Skills Required:

• 5+ Years experience in similar positions.
• Must have demonstrated working history tracking budgets on IT-related projects (ideally transformation projects).
• Proficiency in financial modelling, variance analysis, and cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the financial implications of IT initiatives and make informed decisions.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, as well as forecast financial performance to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with cross-functional teams, communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, and facilitate collaboration between finance and IT departments.
• Strong ability to "story-tell" financial budgets and reports to a wide range of stakeholders.
• CPA qualifications would be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in the sporting industry would be beneficial but not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading sporting organisation's who are undergoing significant transformation in the IT space. Please apply below or reach out to Michael Evans. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-evans-1a4830234/