Finance Business Partner
- Partner with senior leaders to provide financial advice, analyse performance and support sound decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, performance reviews, scenario modelling and development of meaningful KPIs.
- Assess business cases, investments and strategic initiatives, identifying financial risks, opportunities and benefits.
Job description
About St Vincent de Paul Society (Qld)
St Vincent de Paul Society Qld (the Society) is one of Australia’s most iconic faith-based not-for-profit organisations. Founded in Queensland in 1894 by individuals who wished to put their faith into action, the Society is built on strong values and plays a critical role in supporting those who experience deprivation, marginalisation and inequality.
Guided by the values of commitment, compassion, integrity, courage, advocacy, respect and empathy, members work alongside communities to provide practical assistance, a listening ear and a hand-up to those in need. The Society’s commitment to social justice extends beyond immediate relief, aiming to address the root causes of poverty and advocate for systemic change.
About the Role
This is a finance business partnering role for a technically strong management accountant who is commercially switched on, analytical by nature and keen to make an impact. You will challenge assumptions, interrogate the numbers and turn complex data into clear, confident recommendations that help leaders balance mission outcomes with financial sustainability. The role also contributes to strategic initiatives, transformational programs and the continued development of financial capability across the Society.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with senior leaders across assigned portfolios as their go-to finance advisor, building trust through responsiveness, credibility and sound commercial judgement.
- Digging into financial and operational data to uncover trends in revenue, expenditure and productivity, and turning those findings into insights that shape decisions.
- Leading monthly performance reviews with operational leaders, delivering timely, accurate and actionable reporting and helping develop meaningful financial and operational KPIs.
- Owning the rolling forecast, budget and planning cycles, including scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.
- Leading the financial analysis behind business cases, investment decisions and strategic initiatives, assessing affordability, risk and expected benefits.
- Spotting emerging financial risks and opportunities early and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
- Contributing financial expertise to organisational planning, transformation initiatives and governance forums.
About You
You are a proactive, curious finance professional who is energised by solving problems, takes ownership and is not afraid to ask the question that moves the conversation forward.
- Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business.
- CA/CPA qualified or progressing towards completion.
- Minimum three years’ experience in management accounting, business partnering, FP&A, commercial finance or a similar role.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets and identify what matters.
- Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders and influencing business outcomes.
- Experience leading financial analysis, business cases and investment assessments, with a sound understanding of project costing and benefits tracking.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex numbers simply to non-financial stakeholders.
- A self-starter mindset, with the drive to take initiative, challenge the status quo and see things through.
- Experience in multi-site, not-for-profit, community services or other complex service delivery environments is highly regarded.
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to join at a genuine inflection point for the organisation. The finance function is ready for change and backed by leadership who are committed to investing in it, giving you real scope to shape how finance partners with the business and to build your own profile along the way.
Apply Now
If this role sounds like you, please Apply Now or contact Jack Green at ********************** | ************ for further information and a confidential discussion.
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