Finance Manager
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: Sunday the 21st of September
Be part of a team where your expertise drives impact
Are you a motivated finance professional ready to step into a role where your advice truly shapes outcomes? Join a supportive team that values collaboration, flexibility, and growth, while contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare across our community.
Where you'll be working
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a dynamic and supportive organisation with a strong team culture. You'll be joining a finance team that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements are available to support you in managing both personal and professional commitments.
What you'll be doing
As Finance Manager, you'll provide high-level financial management advice and guidance to managers, ensuring the effective utilisation of resources across the district. This role will see you:
- Delivering expert budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling - critical for informed decision-making.
- Advising managers on financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping implement corrective actions.
- Preparing analysis and reports on complex financial data sets.
- Supporting cost centre managers in achieving sustainable financial outcomes.
- Maintaining financial systems and records in line with NSW Health standards.
This position offers the opportunity for someone with established tenure to take the next step, while still offering career development and growth supported by a collaborative and experienced team.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
- Membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA or CPA) or be actively working towards completion.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Strong experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modelling.
- Proficiency in Oracle and high-level skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and support managers at all levels.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW
We offer
- Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
- A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect
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Eligibility to drive in NSW
This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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