#527398 Financial Controller

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant with strong communication, problem solving and leadership skills to join a leading health care provider in Newcastle, NSW.

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Health Manager Level 4
• Remuneration: $137,173 - $163,431 per annum + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for managing the finance team and to support the provision of quality health care services in accordance with the hospitals overall operational plan. In this senior leadership role, you will provide management of the finance, accounting and audit function and provide support to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

DUTIES:

• Ensuring the financial reports present accurately, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of Calvary Mater Newcastle.
• Ensuring the financial reports are based on a sound system of risk management and internal control; and the risk management and internal control system is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.
• Preparation and management of all aspects of the accounting and audit function and the meeting of key internal and external reporting KPI.
• Ensuring compliance and submission of all taxation requirements for the company.
• Analysing internal financial information and budgets to provide advice and assistance on new policy proposals and benchmark organisational program performance against best practice.
• Responsible for the annual budget in collaboration with the Management Accountant and preparation of monthly forecasts for review by the Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

ABOUT YOU:

• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage a high performing team.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and mobilising others, to implement financial governance and operating frameworks to continually improve the quality of financial advice.
• Demonstrated strong experience in financial and budget management and accounting principles and practices.
• Highly developed organisational and project management skills including ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex financial issues.

While not essential, applicants with financial experience within the Health industry will be highly regarded. 

For further information please contact Petula Steele, Director of Finance and Corporate Services on Petula.Steele@calvarymater.org.au 

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights and criminal history check to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.