Finance Business Partner

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop an understanding of all areas of SAHMRI’s business and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare monthly financial information for allocated projects and / or themes to relevant internal stakeholders, providing users with insights to assist them with the financial management of their project or department
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including monthly journals and the preparation of grant acquittal statements
• Support the Senior Manager Financial Planning and Reporting in the delivery of the annual budget and forecast update processes, including:
  • Assisting in the development of budget and forecast templates to be used by the wider team
  • Engaging with internal project and / or theme stakeholders to prepare project-level budgets and forecasts
  • Identifying trends in reported financial information and other non-financial information to be considered in future updates
  • Ensuring budgets and forecasts are developed in line with SAHMRI’s guidelines and overall strategic direction
• Identify process improvements and work with the team to develop solutions
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc queries and analysis, as required

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with the support and mentorship to grow professionally.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• An appropriate degree in Accounting, Commerce or Economics
• CPA/CA qualified (or working towards qualification)
• Strong analytical skills, with keen attention to detail and ability to identify trends in data
• Demonstratable experience in assisting with the preparation of financial reports
• An ability to transform complex financial information into a suitable format for a variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to build positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders as a trusted advisor who is able to enhance finance acumen across the organisation
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and work under pressure
• Ability to work productively within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to be able to work independently at times
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience using medium-sized financial information systems
• Experience within a Big 4 or comparable service-based environment an advantage, but not essential
• Understanding of accounting requirements of not-for-profit entities an advantage

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours’ work may be required
• DCSI Employment Screening and Police Checks may be required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on current level, experience and qualifications
• In addition, we offer up to $15,900 FBT exempt salary packaging and up to $2,650 FBT exempt meals and entertainment packaging
• Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
• Exposure to diverse research fields and technologies
• A collaborative, values-driven work environment

Our Culture and Values

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals.

If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

Apply Now

Further information please email careers@sahmri.com

Please click here for a copy of the position description

Applications close: Monday, 7 July 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as the role may close earlier if filled.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

To learn more about salary packaging, visit the Maxxia website