Finance Manager

About Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics

Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) is a non-for-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Melbourne and provides world class clinical training opportunities for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences students. It also provides people access to high quality health care for members of the Victorian community, within a private practice setting. There are six clinical areas that are central to this service, and they include general medical practice, dentistry, optometry, audiology, speech pathology and psychology. Learn more about us via our website, here:

MTHC places a high level of importance on providing an environment for our people that reflect the values of our organisation. These values are:

• Be Ethical
• Be Accountable
• Be Collaborative; and
• Be Compassionate.

Exciting opportunity for a dynamic finance professional to support the delivery of finance and payroll services at MTHC We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Finance Manager to lead our finance team and oversee the optimisation of MTHC's financial operations.

As Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to manage day-to-day financial operations and provide hands-on support. This role involves managing financial activities with precision and efficiency, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and accounting standards. The successful candidate will provide valuable strategic input as a finance business partner to the Clinic Management Team and foster strong working relationships with the operational team to support business decisions and initiatives.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a values-led organisation, we encourage you to apply and help support the future of Victorian healthcare education and care

The Selection Criteria is designed to assess the candidate's suitability for the position. If you don't believe you meet all the points below, but you have relevant skills and experience, we still encourage you to apply.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications preferably in Finance/Accounting, CA/CPA qualified with demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within the non-for-profit healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire a high performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in month-end and year-end reporting, including analysis of budget and forecast variances and assisting with correction actions.
• Experience in budget preparation and financial forecasting, including scenario modelling and variance analysis to support decision making.
• Experience in managing external audit process, including liaising with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audit requirements, and addressing audit findings.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and reporting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and expectations.
• Proven ability to prioritise, monitor and co-ordinate workload, with minimal supervision to achieve agreed outcomes within specified timeframes.
• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office products and advanced Excel manipulation and modelling skills.
• Capacity for constructive self-reflection and learning from actions and feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write clear, concise reports.

Desirable

• Experience in payroll (or willingness to learn).
• Experience in training and/or mentoring others.

Benefits of joining the organisation

• Genuine flexible working arrangements.
• Annual leave loading.
• Supportive and experienced team.
• Career growth potential and continuous professional development support.
• CBD location – close to public transport and walking distance to Lygon Street.
• Be a part of a values-led culture that promotes employee wellbeing and drives quality service provisions.
• Discounts to our clinical services at our various health clinics for you and your family.
• Established reward and recognition framework and inclusive work practices.

As part of your application, please submit your CV and Cover Letter with reference to the Essential Selection Criteria listed in this advertisement.

At MTHC, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities or culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

For inquiries, please contact Joanne Fang (Chief Financial Officer) via  (please do not send applications to this email).

Please note, this position requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at MTHC. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Applications close: Friday, 26 September 2025. Please note that we may close applications earlier depending on volume of submissions received