Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Garvan Institute of Medical Research; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Ongoing training and development

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

A leading medical research institute in Sydney is hiring a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead the FP&A team and provide comprehensive business support. The role entails overseeing financial processes, leading a team, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must hold a CPA or CA qualification and have extensive experience in financial environments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to A$150,000 per year with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in complex financial environments with business partnering.
• Ability to model complex business cases.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three Finance Partners and one Accountant.
• Provide financial modelling support for complex scenarios.
• Prepare reports to analyse business performance.

Skills

Financial modelling expertise

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CPA or CA qualified

Tools

Workday Financials

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Overview

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Garvan Institute of Medical Research. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will lead the FP&A team to provide business support to the whole Institute.

Salary: Up to A$150,000 per year + 12% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Permanent full-time

Salary basis and benefits

Snapshot of benefits

• Generous salary packaging to save income tax on wages (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accommodation)
• Ample opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Stimulating, diverse and international research environment
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation
• Additional leave types including cultural, conference, community service and study leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Lifestyle discounts with community partners

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three Finance Partners and one Accountant, including performance monitoring
• Demonstrate leadership within the Finance team and across cross-functional teams
• Provide financial modelling expertise to support Finance Partners with complex scenarios and training to build capacity
• Lead the annual budgeting process with Operations Managers, Facility Managers, Program & Platform Leads and other people leaders
• Encourage driver-based budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling aligned with Garvan's strategic objectives
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate FP&A processes and drive transformation
• Prepare reports to analyse business performance and manage costs using BI and reporting tools
• Provide financial advice and model complex scenarios through detailed business cases
• Assess commercial contracts and advise on financial implications
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Support the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer with ad hoc analysis

Qualifications and experience

• CPA or CA qualified
• Experience leading a team
• At least 8 years of experience in complex financial environments with business partnering
• Strong analytical skillset and proficiency with BI and reporting tools
• Ability to model complex business cases
• Advanced financial modelling skills with robust and flexible models
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights
• Collaborative attitude and ability to build relationships at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in not-for-profit, research, university, or healthcare sector (desirable)
• Experience using Workday Financials and Adaptive Insights (desirable)

About Garvan

Garvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact globally and in partnership with like-minded organisations. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

How to apply

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.