Finance Business Partner (Health Manager Lvl 3) - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a skilled Finance Lead to drive budgets, forecasts, month-end processes, and financial reporting. You will provide expert analysis and workforce modelling to support informed decisions within a major NSW health district.

Working closely with stakeholders across capital works and engineering, you will shape financial strategy, governance, and resource optimisation while supporting continuous improvement and capability development.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with workforce (FTE) analysis and strategic financial modelling.
• Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships and provide strategic financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Provide expert financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with operational stakeholders, Capital Works, Infrastructure and Engineering teams.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Workforce analysis

Strategic financial modelling

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, commerce

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ695650

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weeks

Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: District Building, 52 Scrivener Street, Warwick Farm

Applications close: 18/10/2026

Contact: Namrata Modak on 02 8738 6898 | [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in shaping strategic financial outcomes across the organisation. This position leads the development and management of budgets, forecasts, month-end processes, and financial reporting while providing expert financial analysis, workforce (FTE) modelling, and insights to support informed decision-making.

Working closely with operational stakeholders, Capital Works, Infrastructure and Engineering teams, this role drives financial strategies that optimise resources, enhance efficiency, strengthen capital governance, and support sustainable revenue generation. An ongoing focus on continuous improvement and financial capability development will contribute to stronger organisational performance and value-based outcomes.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate is an experienced finance professional with advanced skills in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, workforce (FTE) analysis, and strategic financial modelling. Success in this role requires the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, influence decision-making through expert financial advice, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to support organisational priorities.

Demonstrated experience in evaluating business cases, supporting capital projects, strengthening financial governance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives will be highly regarded. Strong knowledge of accounting standards and NSW Government and Ministry of Health financial policies, combined with excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, will support success in delivering high-quality financial and business outcomes.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or other relevant discipline and membership (or working towards) of an appropriate accounting organisation or equivalent relevant experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Describe your experience in developing and managing budgets, forecasts and month-end financial reporting within a large and complex organisation. Please provide a recent example.
• Tell us about a time you partnered with senior stakeholders to provide financial advice that influenced a strategic or operational decision. What was your approach and what was the outcome?
• This role requires the ability to analyse financial and workforce (FTE)performance, identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement. Can you provide an example where your analysis led to a positive business outcome?
• Tell us about a time you partnered with senior stakeholders to provide financial advice that influenced a strategic or operational decision. What was your approach and what was the outcome?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• Temporary Positions
  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.