Senior Finance Business Partner (Temp to Perm)

A highly respected organisation in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their dedicated finance team on a 6-month contract with a view to go permanent. This role offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting financial management and accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, and providing expert guidance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You will be instrumental in driving strong financial governance, enhancing internal controls, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The organisation values professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to service, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment where your expertise will be recognised and nurtured. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality financial services and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while making a positive difference.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Finance Business Partner based in Adelaide CBD, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial management services that underpin the organisation’s success. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing detailed monthly management reports that provide valuable insights into financial performance. You will work closely with managers across departments to help them interpret these results so they can make well-informed decisions. By offering practical advice tailored to each stakeholder’s level of financial literacy, you will promote best practices that align with established policies. In addition to supporting the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant with reporting duties and operational oversight, you will play an essential role in maintaining robust internal controls. This includes assisting with audits, implementing recommendations from external advisors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and updating procedures when opportunities for improvement arise. You will also contribute to ongoing enhancements of reporting systems such as TechnologyOne while supporting finance-related projects. Building trusted relationships is central to this role; you’ll collaborate closely with executive leaders as well as external auditors.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports including transaction listings, Income and Expenditure Statements, Balance Sheets, and detailed variance analysis to assist managers in understanding financial results for informed decision-making.
• Provide practical financial advice tailored to stakeholders with varying levels of financial literacy, promoting consistent practices aligned with organisational policies and governance expectations.
• Support the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant by preparing reports, reviewing financial processing for accuracy and consistency, and managing day-to-day operations within the Finance team.
• Champion strong internal controls by assisting with audit processes, implementing audit recommendations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organisational policies, and updating procedures where improvements are identified.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement through enhancement of TechnologyOne reporting systems, supporting finance-related projects, and participating in system implementations.
• Build trusted relationships with Executive Directors, Managers, external auditors, advisors, and Finance Department staff by delivering responsive service and fostering collaboration.
• Present financial information clearly for different audiences using strong written and verbal communication skills while respecting confidentiality at all times.
• Share knowledge and resources within the Finance Team to support effectiveness and communal achievement of office goals.
• Maintain professional knowledge by applying sound judgement in all aspects of financial management while demonstrating integrity aligned with organisational values.
• Participate in Work Health and Safety training programs as required by policy to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Finance Business Partner in Adelaide CBD, you bring proven expertise gained through formal qualifications such as CPA or CA accreditation coupled with extensive experience in business partnering roles. Your background includes supporting management accounting functions like budgeting and reporting at both operational and strategic levels. You have demonstrated success preparing comprehensive reports for senior leadership teams or Boards that drive informed decision-making. Your approach is grounded in continuous improvement, you regularly review policies/procedures for relevance while identifying opportunities for process enhancement. Analytical thinking comes naturally; you are adept at interpreting complex datasets using advanced Excel skills before translating findings into actionable advice suitable for diverse audiences. Experience working within not-for-profit sectors or government settings adds depth to your understanding of unique challenges faced by such organisations. Familiarity with TechnologyOne or similar platforms further strengthens your ability to support system upgrades efficiently.

• CPA or CA qualification is essential for this position as it demonstrates your commitment to professional standards in accounting.
• Proven experience in business partnering roles where you have supported management accounting functions including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability preparing management-level or Board-level financial reports that inform strategic decision-making processes.
• Experience reviewing and updating finance policies and procedures which supports continuous improvement within the department.
• Strong analytical skills combined with effective problem-solving abilities enable you to deliver accurate insights into complex financial data sets.
• Ability to explain intricate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders using approachable language suited for different audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, ensures efficient handling of data analysis tasks.
• Experience within not-for-profit organisations or church/education/local/state government environments is desirable as it provides valuable context for this role.
• Familiarity with TechnologyOne financial systems or similar reporting tools would be advantageous for supporting system enhancements.
• Commitment to delivering professional service through responsive communication while building trusted collaborative relationships.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and service excellence within Adelaide CBD’s vibrant community. Employees enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside opportunities for ongoing training.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge where your skills make a real difference every day, apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 8 8216 3532 or mat.leao@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.