- Permanent position, full time hours
- Melbourne location, hybrid working
- Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.
About the role
The Business Partner – Finance is responsible for providing commercial leadership, strategic support, risk management, financial analysis and insights, and performance monitoring to their stakeholders.
This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent business analysis skills and the ability to communicate and build effective relationships, managing the tension between business requirements and financial outcomes.
Reporting into the Senior Manager – Financial Business Analysis, this role will serve as a trusted advisor to department heads and managers, providing commercial leadership, performance monitoring, risk management, financial insights, recommendations, and solutions to support their operational needs and strategic objectives.
What you will bring
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of core financial disciplines, including accounting standards, financial governance, and compliance frameworks, with practical expertise in tools such as Workday Adaptive
- Substantial knowledge and understanding of the strategic and policy context of community programs, including funding mechanisms, regulatory environments, and the complexities of service delivery in the not-for-profit and human services sectors
- Ability to operate under limited direction from senior employees and work with and lead teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment
- High level of interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Undertake significant projects involving sound analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, draw meaningful insights, and present findings to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to build strong customer and client relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
- Ability to take ownership and identify solutions rather than waiting for others to take the lead
- Achieve the best outcomes by bringing people together to work towards common goals (both internally and with external partners)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in financial analysis and reporting.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, anticipate business needs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Substantial experience in financial analysis, business partnering, and/or management consulting
- Experience utilizing and supporting integration of ERP systems (preferable)
- Workday Adaptive & Office Connect experience beneficial.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and other financial software; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 6. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Elizabeth Bujak on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: 9th July 2025.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.
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