Finance Business Partner
Finance Business Partner
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About Us
At WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) we are dedicated to transforming and sustaining primary health care across Western Australia. As one of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia we proudly manage three PHNs guided by our2023 - 2026Strategic Plan. Since our establishment in 2015 weve been committed to strengthening primary care through innovative partnerships and a one health system approach ensuring better access to services and improved health outcomes.
Our work focuses on:
- Supporting general practices to deliver top-quality patient care.
- Funding local primary health services tailored to community needs.
- Connecting local services to simplify the health care system.
- Leading system-wide reform for long-term impact.
As an organisation that thrives in a dynamic environment we embrace change and seek team members who are adaptable and flexible in their approach.
We are proud to be an inclusive organisation welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQA individuals people from diverse cultures and people living with disabilities.
Find out more about our values workplace and culturehere.
About The role
The Finance Business Partner at WA Primary Health Alliance plays a pivotal role in driving strategic financial decision-making across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor the role partners with business units to deliver insightful analysis accurate forecasting and robust budgeting aligned with WAPHAs strategic goals and funding obligations. This position supports operational efficiency by translating complex financial data into actionable insights enhancing financial literacy among stakeholders and ensuring compliance with financial policies. It also contributes to continuous improvement through process optimisation and the use of data analytics while fostering strong relationships across teams to support impactful health outcomes for Western Australians.
Employment Type: Full-time Maximum term contract until 30th June 2027
Location: WAPHA Head Office Level 2 1 Hood Street Subiaco (Hybrid role)
Salary: Band 5 ($106-$120k Plus 11.5% Superannuation)
Keytasks and responsibilities:
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills working with senior leaders to improve business outcomes and provide the support required to ensure financial and non-financial KPIs are met across WAPHA.
- Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance.
- Delivering insights that link financial reports to business strategies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders within the organisation.
- Review and analyse the monthly forecasts for Operational activities.
- Work with the wider finance team to ensure forecasts accurately reflect the status of commissioned activities and all issues are highlighted ensuring timely reporting and implementation of resolution plans.
- Being able to exercise independence and challenge assumptions.
To be considered for this role candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
Essential experience and education
- CPA or CA post-graduate qualification.
- Tertiary qualification in Commerce Finance or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in managing annual budgets rolling forecasts and monthly financial planning cycles.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other data analysis tools is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Experience working collaboratively across all levels of an organisation with the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Confidence to challenge assumptions and maintain professional independence in financial analysis and advice.
- Experience in medium or large organisation Finance divisions (Preferred)
What we offer
- Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work from home with office presence in our modern Subiaco office.
- Commitment to employee development.
- Salary packaging - WAPHAs arrangement allows for a maximum of $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional paid parental leave.
- Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut down period.
- Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
- All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Study leave options available.
- Option to purchase additional leave.
- 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years).
To Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the Apply button.
Your application should include your CV. As part of our recruitment process you will be invited to complete an online assessment. This assessment consists of interactive questions designed to give us further insight into your experience and approach. It will simulate scenarios that you may encounter in the role.
Applications close 12pm Friday 27th June 2025.
WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.
For further information please Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided applications received by email will not be accepted.
Applicants must hold current unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered. Compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations is mandatory.
Successful candidates will be required to provide relevant qualifications along with documentation including a valid visa (if applicable) passport and police check upon request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
