Management Accountant

The Heart Research Institute; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

The Heart Research Institute in Newtown NSW is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role drives financial sustainability and delivers budgeting, forecasting, and departmental reporting to leaders.

With a minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience and CPA/CA progression, you will work on P&Ls, grants, and insightful financial commentary to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven accounting experience.
• CPA/CA qualification in progress or completed.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with grants and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgeting templates and support annual budget delivery.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and report against budget.
• Monitor cash flow forecast and develop predictive models.
• Prepare entity and departmental P&Ls with commentary.
• Manage budget controls and grant funding allocations.
• Maintain fixed assets register and review depreciation.
• Prepare Institute-level reporting including ABR/ACNC where relevant.
• Administer and enhance the finance system and roll-overs.

Skills

Data analytics

Financial modelling

Automation of processes

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting

Chartered Accountant Australia

NZ CPA or equivalent / working towards

Job description

The Heart Research Institute – Newtown NSW

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Founded in 1989, the Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised leader in cardiovascular research, dedicated to advancing science that saves lives. Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s biggest killer. It encompasses more than heart attacks, extending to stroke, blood vessel disease, peripheral artery disease, and a wide range of other vascular conditions.

Our purpose is simple: to give people more time. More time to live well. More time with the people they love.

HRI is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant drives financial sustainability and is responsible for revenue and cost analysis, budget controls and data management. The role supports the Finance Manager in the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, systems maintenance and enhancements, and timely and accurate departmental reporting to the Institute’s leaders.

Salary: $80,000 base (Approximately $90,000 with NFP salary packaging) plus superannuation

About you With a minimum of 3 years’ proven accounting experience, you are a highly motivated and analytical individual with strong financial modelling and data analysis skills.

You are working towards (or have completed) study for a CPA/CA qualification and enjoy turning numbers into insights that support decision-making. You bring a high level of attention to detail, a curiosity for improving processes and systems, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the Institute, from Lab Heads to the Leadership team.

Core responsibilities

• Prepare budget templates, support the delivery of the annual budget and prepare quarterly forecasts, reporting against budget and previous forecasts.
• Monitor and report on the cash flow forecast and develop predictive forecasting models to assess the impact of investments and grant funding applications.
• Prepare entity and departmental P&Ls, including detailed DPC reporting, and provide insightful commentary on actuals versus budget.
• Manage budget controls, including reviewing purchase orders against budget and supporting Lab Heads with grant funding allocations.
• Maintain the fixed assets register and review depreciation in line with internal policies.
• Prepare Institute-level reporting, including AAMRI and ABR reporting.
• Administer and enhance the finance system, including monthly roll-overs, user maintenance and working with external consultants on system improvements.

Skills

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or other relevant field.
• Graduate of Chartered Accountants Australia

New Zealand or CPA or equivalent; or working towards.

• Medical research, not-for-profit or higher education industry experience, including but not limited to grant management and ACNC and other regulatory obligations.
• Experience in data analytics, financial modelling, and the automation of processes and systems.
• High attention to detail.

Eligibility To apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For more information about The Heart Research Institute, please visit our website www.hri.org.au. The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity.

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Maori and Pasifika peoples, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email *******@hri.org.au.