Finance Manager - Academic & Medical Research

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

In this permanent role, based in Epworth’s corporate office, you will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional financial reporting and advice for Epworth’s Academic & Medical Services (AMS) and Research teams. You will be part of the Epworth corporate finance team and report to the Group Director FP&A and Treasury. This role will also work closely with the Chief Medical Officer.

You will make an impact by:

• Ensuring Annual Operational and Capital Expenditure budgets for AMS and Research are completed within agreed timelines in conjunction with the Corporate Finance team.
• Undertaking monthly review and report on performance against budget for the Academic & Medical and Research business units.
• Developing or supporting development of business cases for the introduction of new services and major purchases for both AMS and Research
• Providing expert advice and solutions to address any issues with underlying performance of the AMS and Research business units

To be successful in this role…
With a strong background and experience in a hospital / or research setting, you will be able to demonstrate that you have

• Relevant post-graduate financial qualifications (e.g. CPA/CA)
• A strong and supportive working style
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• A proven track record of delivery of excellent financial and business outcomes
• Ability to manage a number of key stakeholders and timelines in a continuously evolving environment
• Prior experience in a hospital research function will be looked upon favourably (not mandatory)
• Prior experience in using Technology One will also be looked upon favourably (not mandatory)

Position Description   Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

Additional Information

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had Influenza vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.