Strategic Finance Partner for Public Health (Hybrid)

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal and entertainment allowance

Hybrid work arrangement

7.5 weeks’ annual leave

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Melbourne seeks a Finance Business Partner to advise senior clinical and operational leaders, turning data into practical insights. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and driving financial sustainability across a growing health service.

You will partner with non-finance stakeholders, influence senior leaders, and lead driver-based models. Hybrid work, generous leave, and a clear career path are offered.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with 3+ years in a business partnering role
• Proven track record partnering with non-finance stakeholders (clinical/operational/frontline)
• Confident influencing senior people and constructive challenge
• Able to explain complex financial information clearly in writing and speaking
• Strong modelling and forecasting skills with commercial judgement
• Public health experience is valued but not essential

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to finance partner for senior clinical, operational and divisional leaders, turning financial data into clear, practical insight
• Influence decisions on activity, workforce, service models and cost, challenging and guiding where needed
• Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts for your portfolio, coordinating with FP&A Manager
• Build driver-based models linking operational activity to financial outcomes
• Produce monthly performance reporting and present key metrics to the executive team
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and financial sustainability
• Continuously improve processes and how budget holders use financial information

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

Stakeholder partnering

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Commercial judgement

Job description

Work Initiatives in Melbourne seeks a Finance Business Partner to advise senior clinical and operational leaders, turning data into practical insights. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and driving financial sustainability across a growing health service.

You will partner with non-finance stakeholders, influence senior leaders, and lead driver-based models. Hybrid work, generous leave, and a clear career path are offered.