Finance Business Partner - Healthcare

About the role

A large, well-established health group, which runs a major private hospital, a network of clinics and research and development activities, is investing in a dedicated finance function. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will be a Finance Business Partner to operational leaders across the group. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with real influence, acting as the trusted commercial adviser who turns the numbers into decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leaders to understand their drivers, priorities and strategic direction
• Lead budgets, rolling forecasts and long-term financial plans, linking activity, workforce, opex and capital to business priorities
• Prepare month-end analysis and insights, including KPI performance, risks, opportunities and actions for management
• Build business cases, service-line evaluations, scenario models and commercial assessments for new initiatives
• Act as the main contact for operational stakeholders on complex finance issues and escalations
• Drive continuous improvement in finance, data and systems, working with Group Finance and IT/BI teams
• Support month-end close and group consolidation with Financial Control and FP&A
• Coach and support colleagues across the finance team

Required profile

• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia
• Proven experience in commercial finance and business partnering within a large, complex organisation
• Strong grasp of accounting principles, financial governance and controls
• Proven ability to influence senior operational stakeholders and present clear recommendations to leaders
• Experience contributing to or leading process improvement, systems or change initiatives
• Healthcare or complex service-environment experience is highly regarded but not essential

Required skills

• Advanced financial modelling, including business cases, investment evaluation and resource planning
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with enterprise ERP, planning and reporting systems