Finance Business Partner

ASAP Start | Permanent Full Time | Generous NFP salary packaging.Flexible hybrid working arrangements from our Melbourne CBD office. A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on heart health.
About Us
At the Heart Foundation, we believe everyone deserves a healthy heart. Heart disease is still the nation's number one cause of death, and since 1959 we've led the fight through research, support, and prevention. Be part of our mission to make heart health achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050.
How You Can Make a Difference
We're looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Finance & Risk team and play a key role in supporting the financial success of programs and initiatives that create meaningful impact across the community.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll partner with leaders across the organisation to provide strategic financial guidance, lead budgeting and forecasting, and turn data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making. You'll also play a key role in Workday Adaptive Planning, helping drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting and financial capability across the business.
This is an exciting, full time, opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, translating numbers into insights and helping drive informed decision-making.
What you'll be doing
Partner with leaders to provide proactive financial advice, insights and recommendations.Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.Deliver monthly financial reporting, analysis and performance commentary.Support decision-making through scenario modelling, financial analysis and strategic insights.Monitor portfolio performance, identifying risks and opportunities.Champion financial governance and support compliance with organisational policies and funding requirements.Act as the organisation's Subject Matter Expert for Workday Adaptive Planning.Deliver training, coaching and support to enhance financial literacy and planning capability.Support grant-funded projects, including budgeting, reporting and funding compliance where required.Drive process improvements and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative finance function.
About you
You're a relationship-focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and influencing outcomes through data-driven insights.
You'll bring:CPA, CA or CIMA qualification.Demonstrated experience in business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex financial information into practical recommendations.Experience building trusted relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.Experience using financial planning systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Workday Adaptive Planning highly regarded.Experience with D365 FinOps or similar ERP systems.A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting and enabling others.
Why Join Us?
At our heart, we are driven by purpose. Every day, we make a meaningful impact through our work, and we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
What We Offer:
Salary packaging to help you make the most of your earnings.Flexible work-from-home options – up to 50% of your week.A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued.Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period.Wellbeing programs and initiatives to support your personal and professional growth.
Ready to Apply?
Hi there, I'm Jess from the Heart Foundation 👋 and every application is read by me personally, not AI. I know job applications can be stressful, so let's keep it simple. You don't need to answer selection criteria, and cover letters are totally optional (just keep it to one page if you include one).
I'll start reviewing applications as they come in and close once we've found the right person, so don't wait too long. If you need any adjustments during the process, just email me at careers@heartfoundation.org.au and I'll make sure you're supported!
At the Heart Foundation, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively seek to represent the communities we serve and recognise the invaluable skills, knowledge, and perspectives a diverse team brings. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from all backgrounds.
All offers are subject to standard pre-employment checks (like a National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check where required).