Finance Business Partner – Financial Systems

Overview

Finance Business Partner – Financial Systems

RACS WA Office, Suite1, Ground Floor, Claremont, Western Australia, Australia •
RACS VIC Office, 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia •
RACS ACT Office, Suite 31, 2 King Street, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia •
RACS NSW Office, Suite 1, Level 26, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia •
RACS SA Office, 24 King William Street, Kent Town, South Australia, Australia

Posted Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 1:00 pm | Expired Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 1:59 pm

About us

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the Role

In this role, you will contribute to the effective management and administration of our Finance Department. This key position will serve as the bridge between Finance, Digital Services, and the broader business. The Finance Business Partner will act as the Finance Lead for system integrations, continuously improving financial systems and leading finance-related aspects of organizational system transformations.

Responsibilities

- User Support:

- Manage system security, including user permissions and change logs.
- Facilitate training to ensure efficient and effective use of systems, enhancing user experience.
- Assist in developing and preparing tailored reports and dashboards to meet business unit needs, empowering units to independently use available reporting tools (e.g., Jet Reports).
- Oversee and address user issues related to Business Central & the expense reimbursement system (Continia).
- Maintain communication forums to ensure smooth interaction with business users.

- System Maintenance:

- Ensure the accuracy, functionality, and integrity of financial accounting systems.
- Support the Finance team in system integration issues, reconciliation, and incident management.
- Maintain financial system data structures and implement internal controls to ensure data integrity.
- Handle general ledger user maintenance, including account mapping and cost centre management.

- Process Improvement:

- Identify and implement improvements for financial systems, process automation, business intelligence reporting, and system integration.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and recommend solutions for continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Participate in process improvement projects, including requirements gathering, gap analysis, testing, configuration, data migration, and change management.
- Lead communication efforts regarding new releases and system upgrades.

- Business Partnering:

- Partner with the Business Transformation and IT departments on budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting.

- Additional Responsibilities:

- Assist with year-end closing and the rollover of P&L to the balance sheet.
- Maintain system policies and procedures, ensuring up-to-date documentation.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including finance system requirements, process mapping, training manuals, and quick reference guides.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Extensive experience with computer-based systems supporting financial activities.
- Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and administration.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Visio), PowerBI, and SQL.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Significant experience in a financial role, preferably in a comparable organization.
- Experience with ERP/CRM systems (e.g., iMIS, Microsoft Dynamics, Adaptive Planning) is highly desirable.

We are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are important to us; we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

- flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office
- RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)
- access to a wellbeing app
- additional, gifted leave at the end of the year
- access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses
- access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling

We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now” button to submit a cover letter and resume.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to careers@surgeons.org however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is a child safe organisation. RACS recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in all our activities. As part of the selection process candidates are required to undergo a Police check, an anti-money laundering & counter-terrorism check and signing of our Child Safeguarding Policy & Code of Conduct and RACS Workforce Conduct Policy.
RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māoriand building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.

Job details

Pay type Salary

Employment indicator Employee

RACS WA Office, Suite1, Ground Floor, Claremont, Western Australia, Australia,

RACS VIC Office, 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,

RACS ACT Office, Suite 31, 2 King Street, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia,

RACS NSW Office, Suite 1, Level 26, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,

RACS SA Office, 24 King William Street, Kent Town, South Australia, Australia

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