Finance Business Partner

About the Role – Permanent Fulltime  

The Finance Business Partner is to provide comprehensive support, financial advice and to assigned Senior Managers and Program Managers to improve their capacity of achieving targeted financial performances that aligns with strategic and operational goals, including the development, reporting, and monitoring on financial and activity budgets.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Using skills and knowledge to deliver transparent, accurate and relevant financial information and analysis to assigned managers within the organisation to assist with decision making
• Support the Senior Manager to ensure compliance with financial contractual obligations across assigned programs and services
• Manage and develop procedures to support the financial performance of the assigned business units
• Induct and orientate new managers, and other key staff, on financial management, and the concepts required to assist them in performing their duties, accountabilities and responsibilities

About you:

You’re a proactive and collaborative finance professional who thrives on building strong relationships and delivering actionable insights. Skilled in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, you’re passionate about helping managers achieve their financial goals and align with strategic priorities. 

With a knack for simplifying complex data, you provide clear advice that drives informed decision-making and supports organisational success.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce
• Membership with CPA Australia or CA ANZ
• Substantial experience in an equivalent accounting role, especially with a focus on financial reporting, management accounting, analysis, and budget management
• Experience with Technology 1 software
• Familiarity with not-for-profit financial management and grant acquittals
• Experience in NDIS highly desired

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain: 

• Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s Licence 
• A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/WWCC
• National Police Clearance as per the Background Screening Check Policy
• Training: Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes)

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 7) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.