Career Opportunities

Working with the Finance team, the Finance Business Partner plays a vital role in financial analysis, management reporting, business partnering and providing financial insights to multiple stakeholders (finance and non-finance).

You come with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with a bachelor’s degree in Business (or a similar field). CPA/CA/CIMA qualification is desirable but not essential. You will be able to demonstrate your commercial and business acumen, with the ability to perform analysis/financial modelling to report on business insights, trends, and anomalies.

You have a sound understanding of the interaction of all finance functions, ability to collaborate and influence day to day decisions in supporting the strategy, driving business direction and problem solving.

Your interpersonal and communication skills are second to none and your report writing, and Power BI dashboard development are of an intermediate/advanced level.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family in Glenfield, in the southwestern Sydney region, on a permanent full-time basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, your day may include:

• Providing timely, accurate and relevant fact-based financial information & commercial insights via value-added reporting, including identifying financial trends within the Residential Care, ILUs, and Community Care Sector.
• Playing an active role in Transformation/Systems projects across the business and development of business intelligence tools (Power BI) and reports that support business insights and outcomes.
• Ensuring key stakeholders are fully briefed on financial performance, challenges, and potential areas for efficiencies (revenue/cost optimisation), serving as the “conduit” between finance and operations.
• Actively collaborate and influence day to day decisions in supporting the strategy, driving business direction and problem solving.
• Co-lead the forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Interpret data, order, and assess its value and then present the findings to the relevant stakeholders concisely, with a focus on the future.
• Draw on ‘big’ and ‘small’ data, selecting the appropriate tools to present, analyse and interpret data/information in sophisticated, audience-appropriate language.
• Deliver quality insights around results that support steering the business and ideally outperform financial targets!
• Working knowledge of applicable industry-specific legislation as it applies to your areas of responsibility.
• Assist the Financial Controller in other general financial activities as required e.g. Treasury duties, month end and statutory reporting, workers comp, asset register and investment maintenance, general ledger reconciliations.

WHAT WE OFFER

Whiddon offer the opportunity for employees to make positive and meaningful impact on residents and clients in their roles. With our resident focused approach to care employees are provided with the opportunity to develop strong relationships and friendships.

In addition to the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in your role, Whiddon offer a competitive package with all the elements that you would expect and more:

• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $3? (obtaining financial advice is recommended) This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Leave entitlements so you can rest, recuperate and take care of your loved ones!
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 3 days paid community service leave each year.
  • Up to 4 days paid compassionate leave.
• Work/life balance. Options for a hybrid working model.
• Whiddon Scholarships so you can study and advance your career. You can get financial support to cover your studies.
• Learning, learning, learning. Leadership courses for all levels of leaders, education resources and more!
• Get recognised for your great work! On the spot recognition, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Employee Referral Program. Earn bonuses for inviting your friends to work.
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website https://www.whiddon.com.au/careers/