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The Finance team, led by the Head of Finance, 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 OPPORTUNITY The purpose of the Finance Business Partner is to engage with the Professional Services teams, including the Garvan Research Foundation, with planning and analysis capability, by establishing accurate budgets and forecasts and finding opportunities to enhance financial decision-making. The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making, strengthening financial capability across the organisation, and ensuring resources are allocated to maximise impact. The Finance Business Partner will support the FP&A Manager in developing Institute-wide models and support planning and analysis, as well as providing input into key finance policies and processes. Salary: Up to $125,000 + 12% super + salary packaging (depending on experience) Employment Type: Permanent, full-time SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS Generous 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 on-going training and development Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave Discounted Health Insurance Lifestyle discounts with our community partners WHAT YOU WILL DO Partner with cost centre managers to shape financial strategy, provide financial insights and influence operational & investment decisions Actively challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and support leaders to optimise financial and operational performance Maintain financial integrity in compliance with Garvan policies Oversee and measure cost centre performance against KPIs Lead financial input into budgets, forecasts, and multi-year planning, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities; prepare financial models, scenario analysis to support business cases and provide ad-hoc analysis as required Drive continuous improvement in management reporting, dashboards, and financial systems, partnering with stakeholders to enhance usability and insight; prepare submissions and financial reports for State Government, funding bodies (NHMRC, CINSW, NBCF CCNSW etc.) and other stakeholders Provide assistance on all internal and external audits as required ABOUT YOU 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 detail Judgement / problem solving Ability to work autonomously showing high level initiative ABOUT GARVAN Garvan 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 APPLY To 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. We are reviewing applications as they are received. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr