Finance Partner

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research; Victoria; Vor Ort; AUD 122.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research seeks a Finance Partner to join its Finance Department in Melbourne. This role collaborates with Deputy Directors to provide financial stewardship and advisory support across scientific centres, leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning to ensure sustainable research activity.

The successful candidate will translate complex financial data into clear insights, oversee performance against funding sources, and develop robust cost

Qualifikationen

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of senior-level finance experience in a commercial or grant-funded environment.
• Strong FP&A and business partnering background.
• Ability to develop cost models and perform scenario analysis.
• Experience with ERP tools such as Workday.

Aufgaben

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning for the portfolio.
• Monitor financial performance, resource allocation and funding sources.
• Provide advisory support to senior investigators and directors.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights for decision-making.
• Develop cost models and scenario analyses for new initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinker

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization & storytelling

Proactive attitude

Discretion with confidential info

Ausbildung

CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Workday

Workday Adaptive Planning

Jobbeschreibung

Job TitleFinance PartnerJob DescriptionAn exciting opportunity is available for a Finance Partner to join the Finance Department at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.About the positionThe Finance Partner is a highly interactive and visible role that partners with Deputy Directors and their reports to support the achievement of the Institute's strategic and operational goals, by providing financial stewardship and advisory support to an assigned portfolio of scientific centres and laboratories.The Finance Partner leads budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes within their portfolio, while maintaining strong oversight of financial performance, resource allocation, funding sources and utilisation, and risk exposure. The role translates complex financial information into clear insights that enable confident, evidence-based decision-making and longterm sustainability of research activity. The role also leads the development of robust cost models and scenario analysis to inform new initiatives, funding proposals, and evolving resource requirements. Through effective partnerships, the Finance Partner strengthens financial capability across their portfolio, contributing to sound governance and alignment with the Institute’s strategic objectives.Selection CriteriaPersonal qualitiesStrategic thinker with strong business acumen and proven experience in a similar commercial role, with the ability to operate autonomously and exercise sound professional judgementStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationshipsExcellent communicator in both written and verbal form with the ability to simplify and present complex information to support informed decision-makingStrong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment, work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframesA collaborative, solutions-focused and growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiencies and organisational outcomesProactive can-do attitude with a high level of initiativeDemonstrate discretion when managing sensitive or confidential informationKnowledge and skillsCA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)Extensive senior-level finance experience (typically 8+ years), ideally within a commercial environment or in a strong commercial role in medical research, higher education, health, or other complex grant-funded environmentsAdvanced analytical capability and high attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and operate effectively in complex and fast-paced environmentsStrong financial modelling capability, including development of cost models and scenario analysisExperience operating within an FP&A or business partnering functionExcellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills including strong data visualisation and financial storytelling capability, with experience presenting complex analysis to senior stakeholdersAbility to manage a complex portfolio with multiple cost centres and funding streamsKnowledge of major Australian research funding bodies such as NHMRC, ARC, and MRFF and experience in modern ERP system and financial planning tools such as Workday and Workday Adaptive Planning will be reviewed favourably.Terms of appointmentThis position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 8 ($121,642 - $131,663). Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.General enquiries can be directed to [e-mail].A position description is available here.How to applyPlease apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.Application Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 24 November 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and WEHI reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.