Finance Business Partner

About us

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health.

About the role

This position at HammondCare is named Finance Partner - Advisory Care & Partnerships. The role supports the Advisory Care & Partnerships line of business with a budgeted revenue of $71 million.

Key Focus Areas
- Lead the preparation of financial reporting (acquittals) for Federal Government contracts, ensuring compliance and transparency
- Act as a strategic business partner to the Executive General Manager, Leadership team and Regional Managers of DSA, Professional Services and Partnership businesses, delivering value add insights, scenario modelling and financial guidance to support long-term planning and operational excellence
- Interpret financial information including variances and trends, translating data into strategic recommendations
- Construct annual budgets for Government contracts and develop ad hoc business cases to support investment decisions and resource allocation aligned with organisational goals
- Take a proactive role in identifying opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiencies across finance and business functions

This is a permanent full-time role based at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities.

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
- Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
- Discounts on everyday products and services
- Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
- Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
- Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Reward & Recognition programmes
- Referral bonuses
- Career and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities
- Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and end of year reports. Identify and implement improvements in current procedures to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
- Serve as a Finance Business Partner to Executive General Manager; prepare analyses; provide insight to variances and trends and deliver strategic recommendations to drive business outcomes
- Collaborate with the Financial Controller on regulatory reporting and compliance matters
- Work with the Head of FP&A to deliver budgets, forecasts and reporting within set timeframes, aligning financial planning with strategic priorities
- Manage the processing of General Ledger journals, corporate allocations, reconciliation of operating systems to the General ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Liaise with the Corporate Finance Team and external/internal auditors to support audit and review processes
- Coordinate and manage annual the annual budget and forecasting processes, engaging Business Managers and Accountants to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
- Lead and contribute to ad-hoc projects, including financial modelling for new initiatives and business transformation
- Provide collaborative support and serve as a reliable backup for team members to ensure continuity of operations

About You
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
- At least 2-3 year’s demonstrated experience in a similar corporate role at the same level
- Degree in relevant field
- CPA or CA qualified
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to a range of audiences, from senior executives to junior staff
- Excellent business partnering skills
- Ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Strong administrative and computer skills, exposure to SUN and Epicor systems advantageous
- Empathy and patience
- Exposure to the Aged Care Sector advantageous
- Experience with Not for Profit organisation advantageous

To Apply

Pre
- Employment Checks
- All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references._
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be t