Senior Finance Business Partner

ABOUT US

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Associate Director Finance Business Partnering, the Senior Finance Business Partner will provide high-quality financial information and business support to the senior management and the management of the designated portfolio to support efficient and effective management of resources and budgets and assist the portfolio to meet their financial targets, obligations and KPIs.

This is a temporary full-time position for a period of up to twelve (12) months with possible extension. 

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE (for eligible employees)

 Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees
• Additional Public Holiday
• Opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging
• Novated leasing, lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible fulltime employees)
• Extensive staff support programs available to all staff and families – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will require the following experience and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline and/or eligibility for membership in a recognised professional accounting body supported by demonstrated and extensive experience in a similar role within a diverse government or commercial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the provision of financial and performance information and developing forecasts which contributes positively to the achievement of business objectives.
• Proven track record of working with and influencing executive leadership and the ability to support managers within the business to make positive and strategic use of financial and performance information.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of accounting standards and of practices for financial performance management and improvement particularly in the Public Sector.
• Business partnering experience with a continuous improvement approach in a rapidly changing environment, requiring the position holder to propose, justify, initiate and implement change in partnership with the business.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to manage, coach and support portfolio managers and team members to achieve organisational goals. A high level of personal motivation to strive toward personal goals; seeking and valuing feedback and reflection on own performance as a basis to inform improvement.
• Advanced computer software skills including Oracle financials or similar, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new systems as required in a self-sufficient manner.
• Hold a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence with a willingness to travel for work purposes and overnight stays as required. 

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the role for you, please attach a resume as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below - we look forward to hearing from you!

Question 1: Provide example of when you combined financial and non-financial data for analysis? What were your findings, and based on those findings, what recommendations did you propose to address or improve the situation?

Question 2: Describe a situation where you had to get cooperation from a person or a group. What did you do to achieve this and what was the result?

If you’d like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Harry Abeyasinghe:

Please note: To be eligible for Permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.