25 Oct
Link Group
Haymarket
Location
Sydney NSW 2000
Full job description
Overview
This Finance Business Partner role assists the Financial Planning & Analysis team to link the operations of frontline Business Units and the reporting of the financial results to the Executive Leadership Teams. This role will also be responsible for the provision of accurate internal financial management information for the group and will have a strong forward-looking and strategic bias to interpret the financial activities of the business, with effective communication and consultation with the business.
Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Provide strategy and practical advice regarding financial activities of the business and identify solutions to enhance the financial position of MPMS.
Operational Management
- Assist in the controlled, efficient and timely production of the monthly financial results and management reporting.
- Manage select monthly “run rate” meetings with key business unit heads and management of overseas subsidiaries to review month and YTD performance vs. forecast and budget and assist in the investigation and resolution of unexplained variances.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and related processes.
- Assist in providing ad-hoc analysis to Executive and Strategic Office teams to assist in the communication of financial results and the key drivers of performance.
- Develop and deliver weekly ad-hoc analysis of financial and statistical data.
- Identify ways to maximise the capabilities of TM1 enterprise planning software.
- Interpret financial activities of the business to identify process improvement solutions.
- Deliver financial business support to the business unit head(s); carry out ensuring monthly business reviews with business managers and other non-financial staff and deliver up to date MI and reporting
- Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts; provide back-up and ensure the validity of entries
- Produce accurate annual budgets for income and costs working closely with partner business unit(s), and update forecasts regularly, as necessary
- Review of VAT returns, ensure reconciliation of VAT accounts and answer any queries from Group Tax
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial forecasts including highlighting risks and opportunities to achievement with various Business Unit Managers and Group Executives
People Leadership
- Effective communication and consultation with the business to become the first port of call for ad hoc financial queries from the business units
Governance & Risk
- Support finance functions in identifying, assessing and managing financial risk
- Assist in tracking and reporting compliance with regulatory requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide guidance and support to business units on best practices and standards.
- Comply with risk and compliance training requirements
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- Qualifications in CA/CPA/MBA is preferred is desirable with at least 5 years’ experience as a finance business partner or similar role
- Tertiary qualification with a major in accounting
- Strong experience in driving results and focused on delivery of full year financial targets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders, including Business Unit Heads and managers of overseas subsidiaries to prepare reports and presentations.
- Demonstrated experience problem solving, including the ability to manage complex problems in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong influencing, relationship building and collaboration skills
- Ability to perform complex financial analyses (including CBAs and investments) and build financial models.
- An eagerness to learn and a passion for improving processes.
- Ability to use financial IT systems to efficiently deliver service.
- Strong financial acumen, combined with a solid basis of technical accounting knowledge.
▶️ Finance Business Partner
🖊️ Link Group
📍 Haymarket