Finance Business Partner - Sydney

Join Novotech in this permanent opportunity based in our Sydney office near Town Hall Station. Hybrid/flexible working is encouraged.

The Finance Business Partner is primarily responsible for supporting business functions with financial analyses to drive impact & growth. As part of the FP&A function you will partner with all levels of management - C-suite to executive committee to department heads and project managers.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the highest level of financial and commercial awareness, through best-in-class insight & analysis, business intelligence and management information/reporting. You will be part of the monthly board reporting process, streamlining the preparation of data, and building out an insightful suite of KPIs.
• Working with functional leaders to assist in producing robust business plans, providing full financial support to all functions - fully engaging in commercial business issues and decisions before providing finance sign-off.
• Investigate the financial performance of segments/regions and produce a summary of emerging trends and recommended next steps.
• Partner with the Board/ExCom to deliver cross functional strategic projects, training, and process improvement.
• Work with the country/department management to understand department/country performance and work with them on strategies to improve performance and mitigate any operational risks.
• Preparation of standard & Adhoc management reports for business unit heads.
• Provides standardized and insightful level of analyses to drive business towards achieving strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors in Accounting or Business/Commerce degree - Holder of Chartered Accountancy or Certified Practicing Accountants
• Exposure to Big 4 consultancy or chartered experience preferred.
• Advanced financial modelling skills to build dynamic analyses & forecast models.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant analytical experience.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships.
• Ability to succinctly communicate issues and have a solution-oriented mindset.
• Quick to adapt to evolving reporting requirements, processes, and structures.
• Strong influencing, interpersonal and Business Partnership skills on all levels (Board & C-Suite to department heads and project managers).
• Ability to connect high level strategic goals to execution and KPI tracking.
• High level of commercial acumen to drive impact & key decision making.

Only candidates with unlimited working right in Australia can be considered for this role.

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.

We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application.