Finance Business Partner

**About us - We care**

CatholicCare is dedicated to supporting the development of our strategic directions, with a focus on growing the number and range of services across the Diocese to reach and support more people in need. We are committed to our mission of bringing joy to those we serve by enabling growth, healing, and hope. Our values of Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Solidarity guide us in fulfilling our vision of living together in thriving communities where the human dignity of all is respected and valued.

**About the Role - Finance Business Partner**

The Finance Business Partner provides real-time support and detailed financial analysis, being a trusted advisor and adding value to assist in operational and strategic decision-making. Critical to the role is the ability to communicate, understand the programs, and deliver the information in a clear and user-friendly manner.

The hourly rate for this position will be between $50.34 and 53.84 per hour.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide assistance with the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management reports, forecasting, budgeting, and detailed cost analysis for the programs
- Preparation and presentation of high-quality, timely monthly management reports for programs. This includes insightful analysis of performance against the operating budget and ensuring the monthly reporting deadlines are met
- Preparation of annual operating cost budgets for programs
- Preparation of financial anaylsis and financial models for tenders and funding submissions
- Provision of financial advice and support to managers

**Why work with us?**

We know that a healthy work life balance supports our staff. In addition to this we offer:

- Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging plus Meal and Entertainment Benefits
- Fitness Passport - access to a range of discounted gyms
- Promote practices that enable a healthy work life balance
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Career Progression
- Supportive environment offering training and professional development opportunities
- Access to free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Journey Insurance

**What we're looking for**:
**Experience**
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, or an equivalent related discipline.
- Experience in a management accounting/business partnering role, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis.
- Sound understanding of commercial business practices and principles, including a proven ability to influence commercial outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven workplace and to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and agency deadlines.
- Proven high-level analytical skills, including a high level of proficiency with MS Excel and computer-based financial systems.

**Skills**
- Demonstrated ability to reflect on feedback from others, use it as an opportunity to learn, and take appropriate action.

**Desirable**
- Have commenced studies for (or obtained) CPA or CA designation.
- Experience in the use of TechnologyOne.
- Experience in Power-BI systems.
- Previous experience in a not-for-profit or community sector organisation.
- Unencumbered driver’s license.

Click here for the **Position Description**

**Close Date**: 6 December 2024**
- CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment._