Finance Business Partner

Civic Disability Services Limited; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Disability Services Limited is seeking a proactive Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team in NSW. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role partners with operational leaders to deliver financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and financial modelling to improve efficiency and sustainability. Strong Excel and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CA or CPA qualification completed or nearing completion is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in management accounting, commercial finance, business partnering or financial analysis roles.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, forecasts, management reports and financial analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and corporate leaders to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making.
• Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Analyse financial and operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability and outcomes.
• Prepare business cases, financial models and investment appraisals to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support managers to understand financial performance, risks and opportunities within their areas of responsibility.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support audit processes and compliance reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and financial tools that improve business insight and decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and reporting.
• Provide support across the broader finance function as required.

Skills

Management accounting

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Excel

Strong communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

CA or CPA qualification completed or nearing completion

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, providing insightful financial analysis and helping drive better business outcomes?

Civic Disability Services is seeking a proactive and versatile Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is ideal for a strong management accounting all-rounder who enjoys working across budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business analysis, performance improvement and stakeholder engagement. You will partner with operational leaders across the organisation to provide financial insights, support decision-making and help deliver Civic's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with operational and corporate leaders to provide financial guidance and support informed decision-making.
• Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Analyse financial and operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability and outcomes.
• Prepare business cases, financial models and investment appraisals to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support managers to understand financial performance, risks and opportunities within their areas of responsibility.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support audit processes and compliance reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and financial tools that improve business insight and decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and reporting.
• Provide support across the broader finance function as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

You are enthusiastic, take initiative and demonstrate a strong commitment to your work. You thrive on staying organized and excel in dynamic environments.

You will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• CA or CPA qualification completed or nearing completion.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in management accounting, commercial finance, business partnering or financial analysis roles.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, forecasts, management reports and financial analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial reporting and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

To succeed in this position, you will need excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, the ability to deliver work efficiently, sound judgment when handling commercially sensitive and confidential information and the flexibility to adapt to Civic's evolving needs.

ABOUT CIVIC

Our vision of Human Potential, Realised is about striving to create a society where people have the opportunity to achieve their goals and participate as a valued member of the community. At Civic, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential by unleashing your talent and passion for social impact to change lives.

Our people are at the forefront of what we do and as such, are provided access to continuous learning, are supported in working to their strengths and are encouraged to stretch and continue to develop in their careers.

We embrace when our employees are courageous and have new ideas about how we can do things differently that enhance both employees and clients' lives.

Not only do we offer flexible working, not‑for‑profit salary packaging, access to discounted private health insurance and Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and an onsite café at Head Office but, we have a professional, family‑friendly culture where everyone belongs.