Finance Business Partner

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease. Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia's first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world's most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children's health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

Are you ready to make a real impact with your financial expertise? As our Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, helping shape the future of our organisation. This is more than just a numbers role — you'll be the vital link between finance and the wider business, translating financial insights into actionable strategies. Working closely with diverse teams and stakeholders, you'll be a trusted advisor, uncovering opportunities, guiding financial planning, and ensuring we stay on track to achieve our mission. If you're passionate about driving success through smart financial leadership, this is your chance to shine. You will:

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and work closely with the Finance Manager to consolidate the departmental budgets and forecasts into an integrated organisational budget, ensuring alignment with the overall financial plan and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports, forecasts and variance analyses.
• Monitor grant/project budgets, funding and expenditure tracking
• Liaise with research administration office to confirm deliverables and compliance timelines.
• Prepare accurate and timely grant acquittals.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, highlighting variances, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Research Leaders and Business Unit Managers to provide financial insight and support decision-making.

A rewarding role in every way

• Full time role – 35 hours per week
• Excellent not for profit tax benefits
• A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone's contribution is highly valued.
• Hybrid role
• Peace of Mind with Life Insurance amp; Income Protection after 12months of service.

What can you bring to this role?

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are a plus.
• Previous experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial management, preferably in a not-for-profit or charitable organisation.
• Strong understanding of not-for-profit accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial systems and software (preferably with Adaptive Planning experience).

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Children's Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.