Head Of Financial Planning

OverviewNewly created role providing strategic oversight of FP&AExtensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansionA culture where people careA career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding.
A career at Forensicare will be like no other.
If you're passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be.
You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending.
We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers.
Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession.
Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.Job locationOur Corporate Office is located at Thomas Embling Hospital just 15 minutes north of the city.
Due to our announced expansion across all Directorates, we have a need for experienced like-minded professionals to join our team to support our growing services.
Our Directorates include Thomas Embling Hospital, Prison Operations and our Community Directorate with highly skilled disciplines including Nursing, Lived Experience, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychologists and Social Work.
We have an outstanding L&D and discipline Educator cohort that continually upskill our already skilled and supportive team.About the Role:The Head of FP&A is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across Forensicare.
As the 2IC to the CFO, this role provides high-level financial advice, supports executive decision-making, and ensures financial strategies are aligned with organisational objectives.Duties:Lead the development and implementation of a rolling three-year operating budget aligned with Forensicare's strategic goalsPartner with executive and senior leaders to provide financial advice that supports sound decision-makingAnalyse financial implications of service changes and external funding shifts, identifying associated risks and opportunitiesPrepare and appraise complex business cases, CAPEX proposals, and strategic investment optionsDeliver financial modelling and scenario analysis to support long-term planning and sustainabilityOversee budgetary control systems, ensuring accurate and timely feedback to cost centre managersLead the design and delivery of financial performance reporting across all divisions, including Board and Executive reportingDevelop tools and frameworks to support program planning, resource allocation, and performance triggersDrive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilitiesAbout You:Experience at working at a strategic level, able to recognise direction and implications of policyExperience in health, government, or not-for-profit sectors desirableMinimum 7–10 years in FP&A or corporate finance, with senior leadership experienceAdvanced skills in ERP systems, BI tools, and financial modellingExperience with Microsoft D365 Business Central and Magiq, Power BIExperience at working at a strategic level, able to recognise direction and implications of policyWhat you need:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related fieldCPA, CA, CFA or equivalent requiredTo access a detailed position description, please click Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received.
Advertising may close earlier than indicated.A culture where people matter.Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, ExpensesA leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchClinical excellence and translational research enable our consumers to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in a safer community.Our missionWe will provide high quality, specialist clinical services that:focus on the recovery of our consumers,build our translational research capacity; andwork collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve better and safer outcomes for our consumers and the community.Our valuesForensicare is guided by the values established by the Victorian Public Sector Commission for the public sector, and promotes behaviours consistent with these values at all times and in all circumstances:Our storyForensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is the state-wide specialist provider of forensic mental health services in Victoria.
Forensicare is the only agency in Victoria that provides clinical forensic mental health services which span all components of the mental health and criminal justice sectors – giving Forensicare a unique perspective on mental health and public safety issues.
It is able to provide specialist forensic mental health services tailored to meet the specific needs of both sectors.We provide forensic mental health services for people:with a serious mental illness in the criminal justice systemat risk of offending who pose a risk to themselves or othersreferred from the general mental health system for specialist advice, support and/or treatment.Forensicare's primary focus is the provision of clinical services within a recovery framework.
These services include the effective assessment, treatment and management of forensic patients, prisoners and clients.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.Our visionClinical excellence and translational research enable our consumers to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives in a safer community.Our missionWe will provide high quality, specialist clinical services that:focus on the recovery of our consumers,build our translational research capacity; andwork collaboratively with our stakeholders to achieve better and safer outcomes for our consumers and the community.Our valuesForensicare is guided by the values established by the Victorian Public Sector Commission for the public sector, and promotes behaviours consistent with these values at all times and in all circumstances:Our storyForensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is the state-wide specialist provider of forensic mental health services in Victoria.
Forensicare is the only agency in Victoria that provides clinical forensic mental health services which span all components of the mental health and criminal justice sectors – giving Forensicare a unique perspective on mental health and public safety issues.
It is able to provide specialist forensic mental health services tailored to meet the specific needs of both sectors.We provide forensic mental health services for people:with a serious mental illness in the criminal justice systemat risk of offending who pose a risk to themselves or othersreferred from the general mental health system for specialist advice, support and/or treatment.Forensicare's primary focus is the provision of clinical services within a recovery framework.
These services include the effective assessment, treatment and management of forensic patients, prisoners and clients.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.Perks and benefits Salary Packaging options - reduce your tax
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