Finance Business Partner

Breast Cancer Trials; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid working

Professional development

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Breast Cancer Trials is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant (Part-Time) to support our financial operations and partner with fundraising, communications and corporate teams across the organisation in Newcastle, NSW.

Working with the CFO, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and governance, while ensuring strong financial controls and sound decision-making.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification with demonstrated experience in management accounting or business partnering.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and financial principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing financial business partnering support across Fundraising, Communications and Corporate teams
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting
• Preparing financial reports, KPI reporting and variance analysis for management and the Board
• Supporting annual financial statements, grant reporting and cashflow management
• Overseeing finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll backup and month-end processes

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Accounting standards

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

QuickBooks

Education

CPA or CA

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Join Breast Cancer Trials, a world-leading breast cancer research charity. We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant (Part-Time) to support our financial operations and partner with teams across the organisation to deliver strong, sustainable outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our Fundraising, Communications and Corporate teams, acting as a trusted finance business partner by providing financial insights that help maximise impact, improve processes, and support informed decision-making. You will build strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into planning, campaigns and strategic initiatives.

This is a diverse and hands-on role with both operational and strategic responsibilities. Working alongside the Chief Financial Officer, you will contribute to financial planning, reporting and governance, supporting senior leadership, the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing financial business partnering support across Fundraising, Communications and Corporate teams
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting
• Preparing financial reports, KPI reporting and variance analysis for management and the Board
• Supporting annual financial statements, grant reporting and cashflow management
• Overseeing finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll backup and month-end processes

ABOUT YOU

You are a values-driven and detail-oriented finance professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and supporting teams to achieve strong outcomes. You will bring:

• CPA or CA qualification (or near completion) with demonstrated experience in management accounting or business partnering
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and financial principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently when required
• Experience in Quickbooks would be an advantage but not essential

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Salary Packaging - In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 annually pre-tax and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible part-time arrangement, hybrid working and genuine flexibility
• Professional Development - Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Recognition and Reward - Length of service recognition and rewards, additional long service leave after 10 years and gifted leave between Christmas and New Year
• Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Program and additional carers leave
• Purpose-Driven Work - Contribute to life-changing breast cancer research that improves outcomes for patients and their families

At BCT, we value diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, genders, identities, cultures and abilities.