Head of Finance
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Job Description
- Executive Salary up to 17 Superannuation
- Salary packaging of up to $18500 p.a.
- Fulltime Ongoing
- Additional leave days
The role
The Head of Financeis a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial legal and governance functions of the organization. Reporting directly to the COO the Head of Financewill ensure the effective management of finance operations legal and governance frameworks purchasing accounts payable and receivable payroll and scientific platforms. The role is critical in supporting the organizations mission as a medical research institute and managing its foundation and future fund.
Key Responsibilities
The position will be responsible for:
Financial Management:Oversee monthly financial reporting budgeting annual external audit and preparation of financial statements.
Legal & Governance Provide strategic oversight on legal matters Supporting commercial negotiation particularly for commercial and medical researchrelated agreements. While maintaining governance oversight.
Committee Engagement Prepare and present reports to the Audit Risk and Governance Committee and the Investment Committee.
Operational Oversight Manage purchasing accounts payable and receivable and payroll functions scientific platforms and the Florey Foundation ensuring operational efficiency.
Strategic Leadership Act as a strategic advisor to the COO and executive team on financial and governance matters.
Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from thePosition Description.
The role attracts an Executive level salary commensurate with experience.
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Finance Accounting or a related discipline (CPA or CA qualification preferred).
- Exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial operations with organisational goals.
- Extensive experience in financial management including budgeting reporting and audits.
- Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation particularly in a commercial and/or medical research context.
- Indepth knowledge of legal and governance requirements for medical research institutes.
- Proven ability to work with governance committees and present complex information effectively.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply
If you feel this role is right for you please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Applications are to be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 16th April
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. You may also be asked to consent to a criminal record check.
Working at the Florey:
With a 50year history the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest.
The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability age being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
We also provide flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave gender affirmation leave ceremonial leave along with additional nongazetted Florey holidays.
Learn more about working at the Florey at enquiries please contactour People and Culture Team on.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
