Senior Manager Finance Business Partnering

Hostplus Superannuation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% additional superannuation

Hybrid and flexible work environment

Dedicated per person development预算

20 weeks paid parental leave

Flex leave 5 days

Wellness program

Community service leave

Salary continuance insurance

Long service leave at 5 years

Subsidised financial advice

Job summary

Hostplus Superannuation invites an experienced finance leader to join as Senior Manager Finance Business Partnering. You will guide strategic financial planning, lead a team of 3, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive performance in support of our members.

In this role, you will own enterprise budgeting and forecasting, oversee budget-to-actual analysis, and provide insights on cost drivers and product viability, while ensuring APRA reporting and compliance obligations are met.

Qualifications

• 8+ years financial leadership experience in a corporate environment, ideally in large funds or corporate.
• Superannuation industry experience and understanding of superannuation operations.
• Experience with management and financial reporting, Australian Accounting Standards, APRA reporting, statutory compliance and finance operations.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership and ability to motivate a high-performing team.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the enterprise.
• Oversee monthly budget-to-actual analysis and provide insights into cost drivers and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and advise CFO and Head of Finance on performance and product viability.
• Own expenditure management obligations (SPS 515) and contribute to APRA reporting (SRF 332.0).
• Oversee Finance Operations and Accounts Payable controls and drive automation of finance processes.
• Lead member fee analysis and host Fees and Costs calculations within Product Disclosure Statements.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Senior Manager Finance Business Partnering

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to our members dignified retirement?

Leading a team of 3, the Senior Manager - Finance Business Partner, will play an important role in strengthening financial discipline and supporting informed decision-making across Hostplus. Through strategic financial insights, robust planning and analysis, and strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, you will help drive sustainable organisational performance and ensure our resources are managed effectively in support of our members.

The opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity within Finance, providing strategic and operational support to the Head of Finance while leading the Finance Operations function and team.

You will lead Hostplus' enterprise budgeting and forecasting processes, oversee monthly budget-to-actual analysis, and provide meaningful insights into key business cost drivers and opportunities for cost optimisation. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders and provide recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance on financial performance and product viability.

You will also take ownership of key expenditure management obligations, including SPS 515, contribute to APRA expense reporting including SRF 332.0, oversee Finance Operations and Accounts Payable controls, and lead opportunities to automate and transform Finance processes. The role also leads member fee analysis and Hostplus' calculation of Fees and Costs within Product Disclosure Statements.

About you

You are an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial thinking, sound judgement and the ability to influence at a senior level.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant financial leadership experience within a corporate environment, ideally gained across Big Four and/or a large corporate.
• Superannuation industry experience, together with a strong understanding of superannuation operations and industry funds.
• Strong experience across management and financial reporting, Australian Accounting Standards, APRA regulatory reporting, statutory compliance and finance operations.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and delegate effectively within a high-performing team.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, with an eye for process improvement and opportunities to introduce greater automation across Finance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the credibility to work effectively across all organisational levels and represent senior Finance leadership when required.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline, together with CA or CPA qualification.

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• We contribute 3% more to your super on top of the standard employer amount
• A hybrid and flexible work environment
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• Community service leave
• Salary continuance insurance
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 2 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at ******@hostplus.com.au and to let us know how we can support.

We have a responsibility to act in the best interests of our members. As part of this, all employment offers are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening requirements. These include, but are not limited to, a National Police Check, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check, and verification of qualifications and professional credentials.

Applicants must also have current and unrestricted work rights in Australia, as sponsorship is not available for this role.