Finance Manager

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

Are you a talented Finance Manager looking to lead the financial operations and drive our success at Epworth Eastern?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

The Finance Manager is part of the senior leadership Team at Epworth Eastern and reports directly to the Executive General Manager. The role works closely with the Director FP&A and Finance Manager across all Epworth sites.

Epworth Eastern is a 223 bed private hospital, renowned for excellence in patient care, diagnosis and treatment. Epworth Eastern provides specialist facilities including- 15 operating theatres (including a hybrid theatre), Cath lab and coronary care services, and a standalone 3 suite endoscopy unit, Day oncology and renal dialysis services, inpatient services, and Intensive care services.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and present insights to senior management.
  
  

Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory filings
• Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate risks.
  
  

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training as necessary.
  
  

Strategic Initiatives:

• Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement strategic financial initiatives.
• Assess and recommend improvements to financial processes and systems.
  
  

Stakeholder Communication:

• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
• Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to the executive team and board.
  
  

To be successful in this role…

With a strong background and experience in a hospital / or research setting, you will be able to demonstrate that you have

• Relevant post-graduate financial qualifications (e.g. CPA/CA)
• A strong and supportive working style
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• A proven track record of delivery of excellent financial and business outcomes
• Ability to manage a number of key stakeholders and timelines in a continuously evolving environment
• Prior experience in a hospital finance role will be looked upon favourably (not mandatory)
• Prior experience in using Technology One will also be looked upon favourably (not mandatory)
  
  

Position Description Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

Additional Information

Addition Information

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates
  
  

At Epworth, we care.

• We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
  
  

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.