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This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, planning, and decision support across the Institute.\nAs a trusted strategic partner, you will provide high-quality financial insights, analysis, and advice that enable informed decision-making and support the achievement of organisational objectives. Operating within a complex, grant-funded research environment, you will balance strategic leadership with strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.\nLeading the FP&A function, you will manage a team of Finance Partners and FP&A Lead and play a key role in delivering robust financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring processes. You will work closely with research and operational leaders to identify opportunities, optimise financial outcomes, and support sustainable growth.\nWorking in partnership with the Financial Accounting team, you will help ensure the integrity of the Institute's financial management, reporting, and governance frameworks.\nWho are you\nYou are a strategic finance leader with strong experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting and business partnering. You bring excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to turn financial data into meaningful insights, and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams. Experience in a fast-paced, complex, research, healthcare, education or not-for-profit environment will be highly regarded.\nSelection Criteria\nEssential Knowledge and Skills:\nTertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; CPA/CA preferred. \nExtensive experience in finance planning and analysis within a commercial, not-for-profit, research, or academic environment. \nAn understanding of medical research institute operations and knowledge of major Australian research funding bodies such as NHMRC, ARC and MRFF would be viewed favourably. \nPersonal Qualities:\nStrategic thinker with strong business acumen, decision-making and problem-solving skills. \nProactive can-do attitude with a high level of initiative and a growth mindset, striving for continual Improvement. \nStrong communicator able to translate complex financial information while retaining discretion in relation to confidential information. \nRefer to the position description below for full key selection criteria.\nTerms of Appointment\nThis position is a 15 month parental leave cover. Salary is Professional Services Employee Level 10 ($176,638 - $191,197). Salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.\nGeneral enquiries can be directed to .\nA position description is available here.\nHow to Apply\nPlease apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.\nApplication Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 25 November 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and WEHI reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. 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