Overview
Manager - Finance Business Partnering - R&D; at Cochlear, based in our corporate office in Macquarie, Sydney. Provides financial business partnership to the Research and Development function and other units within the organization.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an chance for a Manager - Finance Business Partnering - R&D;, based in our corporate office in Macquarie, Sydney. In this role, you'll work closely with the Director Business Partnering R&D; to provide financial business partnership to the Research and Development business and other units within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives, enhance financial accountability, and improve financial acumen across the organization.
- Assist in setting financial targets, developing profitable financial plans, and conducting financial appraisals of strategic plans to support business objectives.
- Prepare and deliver accurate, compliant, and timely financial information, including monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and statutory reports.
- Maintain an effective control environment by ensuring compliance with financial policies, conducting audits, and safeguarding data integrity.
- Drive process enhancements, including the use of technologies, to optimize financial operations and reporting capabilities.
- Monitor and adjust business priorities and costs in alignment with changes in funding capacity, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
- Interact confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management, project managers, and subject matter experts, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
About You
To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Required Skills
- Professional accounting qualifications or studying towards (eg - Chartered, CPA or CIMA)
- 5-10 years commercial experience in a multinational organisation
- Strong financial and business analysis skills in complex operating environments
- Successful FP&A; track record including budgeting/forecasts, management reports and analytics
- Working understanding of project accounting environment
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing policy, procedures and process governance
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Confident dealing with a range of stakeholders (SVP's, project managers, subject matter experts)
- Strong in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail and advanced financial modelling
- Good working knowledge of MS Powerpoint and Word
- Experience in Tier 1 systems including ERP (Oracle or similar), BI (Hyperion or similar)
Desired Skills
- Experience in medical device manufacturing
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit
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Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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📌 Manager - Finance Business Partnering - R&D
🏢 Cochlear
📍 Sydney