The Finance team, led by the Chief Financial Officer, exists to support the strategic and financial aims of the Institute through the regular planning, controlling, and reporting of the financial operations including the Garvan Research Foundation (GRF) and Australian Bioresources (ABR). The short-term focus is on enhancing systems reporting and developing business intelligence metrics to provide key insights which will inform decision-making.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe purpose of the Finance Partner is to engage with the Scientific Platforms, Australian Bioresources, and Scientific Labs teams, with planning and analysis capability. Through this relationship, you will assist in establishing accurate budgets and forecasts and find opportunities to enhance financial decision-making.
The Finance Partner will support the Financial Controller in developing Institute-wide models and support planning and analysis, as well as providing input into key finance policies and processes.
Salary: Up to $115,000 + 11.5% super + salary packaging (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full time permanent
SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITSGenerous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take-home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)Ample opportunities for ongoing training and developmentStimulating, diverse, and highly international research environmentFlexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuationA range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service, and study leaveDiscounted Health InsuranceLifestyle discounts with our community partnersWHAT YOU WILL DOPartner with cost centre managers and provide financial information and analysis to support decision-makingMaintain financial integrity in compliance with Garvan policies, and ensure strong financial controlsOversee and measure cost centre performance against KPIsSupport the Financial Controller and CFO with preparing information for budgets and forecastsPrepare financial models and provide analysis as requiredInput into the design of cost-centre dashboards and reports and engage with working groups to enhance systems and processesProvide support to non-financial internal customers on finance processesPrepare submissions and financial reports for State Government, funding bodies (NHMRC, CINSW, NBCF CCNSW etc.) and other stakeholdersProvide assistance on all internal and external audits as requiredABOUT YOUAt least 3 years' business partnering experienceAbility to model complex business casesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite – particularly ExcelCA / CPA qualifiedExperience in the not-for-profit sector and/or medical research industry would be advantageousExperience using Workday financials and Adaptive Insights (desirable)Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to engage with internal stakeholders, we like team members who pick up the phone or go and have a chat!Attention to detailJudgement / problem solvingAbility to work autonomously showing high level initiativeABOUT GARVANGarvan Institute of Medical Research is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision. We are proud to be one of Australia's largest and most highly regarded MRI's.
Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to impact and our enduring purpose is to impact human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome.
We seek to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease.
Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are always looking for culture 'add', not culture 'fit' and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this position, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter as one document, stating why you are interested in this role. If you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements, and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.
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