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We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture for all our staff, health providers, partners, and community members. The contribution and participation of people with diverse bodies, identities and experiences is crucial to the work we do and allows us to shape a health system that is fit for the future.
WA Primary Health Alliance's revenue in FY23 was $199M which is forecast to increase into the future and it currently has over 200 employees. The company's focus is on supporting general practice and commissioning local primary health care services. The company currently has approximately 370 contracts with service providers throughout WA and commissions the following primary health care programs:
- Mental Health
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Indigenous Health
- After Hours Support
- Aged Care
- Psychosocial
- Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
WA Primary Health Alliance is additionally the lead Primary Health Network for a number of National Digital Health Programs which the organisation manages from WA.
WA Primary Health Alliance acknowledges, and pays respect to, the Traditional Owners and Elders of this country. We recognise their diversity and the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values, beliefs, and self-determination in contributing to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community. We also acknowledge and welcome all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, aromantic and other rainbow (LGBTIQA+) communities and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of people's bodies, identities, relationships, and experiences.
We encourage applications from every background and ability, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people from multicultural backgrounds and people with disability.
WA Primary Health Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing healthcare services in Western Australia. Due to the nature of our funding and prescribed activities, we often operate in a dynamic and changeable environment. Adaptability and flexibility are therefore necessary to respond appropriately to changes as they occur. Our organization oversees the strategic commissioning functions of the Perth North, Perth South, and Country WA Primary Health Networks (PHNs), and collaborates with medical professionals, allied health experts, Area Health Services, and service providers to enhance the coordination of care for those at risk of poor health outcomes.
The role
The Finance Business Partner - Digital Services plays a key role in providing commercial support and Business Partnering expertise to the Digital Services portfolio. This position will work specifically with the National Digital Projects and internal Digital Services teams to provide Business Partnering support to and collaboratively develop budgets, assist with planning, provide value added analysis and provide financial forecasts and reports on how activities are tracking against budgets and plans.
This role will be offered as an on-going position on a full-time basis and offers the flexibility to work from home and office.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparation of management reports and providing financial and commercial support to managers and activity leads;
- Provide budgeting and forecasting Business Partnering support to the business;
- Providing analysis and modelling on forecasted surplus levels and assisting in the planning out of commissioning funds;
- Review and analyse monthly forecasts for operational and commissioning activities;
- Support the Finance team with the annual external financial audit process;
- Work closely with the Business to deliver accurate and timely financial reports;
- Attend Advisory Group meetings and provide advice to stakeholders for all major schedules and programs;
- Reconcile and manage the allocation and payment of service provider payments;
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
- Review and approval of the weekly banking batch payments;
- Provide guidance and support to Finance transactional team members on queries and month end processes as required.
About you
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
Essential experience and education
- CPA or CA post graduate qualification
- Tertiary qualification in Bachelor of Commerce or Finance
- Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organisation
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
- Able to challenge assumptions and maintain professional independence
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Health Industry knowledge and experience (Preferred)
Our Benefits
- Hybrid Working Arrangement that combines remote work (3-4 days per week) with office presence in our modern Subiaco office (1-2 days per week).
- Commitment to Employee Development
- Salary Packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
- Competitive salary
- Professional development allowance ($1k per year)
- 20 days paid annual leave & 10 days of paid personal leave accrued per annum.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave.
- Gifted paid day off during Christmas.
- Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme
- All employees have access to LinkedIn learning.
- Study leave options available.
- Option to purchase additional leave.
- 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years)
To Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Your application should include your CV along with a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your interest in working for WAPHA and address the selection criteria as outlined in the job advertisement demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
Applications close Thursday 8th February 2024.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the advertised close date.
For further information please email . Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided - applications received by email will not be accepted.
