Finance Business Partner
Full-time, permanent positionFinance and Corporate Services DivisionReports to the Chief Financial OfficerOverview of the positionThe MCA’s vision is to take a leadership role in shaping a creative and equitable Australia that values contemporary art and artists, and we are committed to making contemporary art accessible and inspiring for everyone.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Business Partner will be responsible for working alongside internal stakeholders to provide financial information, financial analysis, and insights to assist the MCA achieve key business and strategic outcomes.The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for the planning and analysis of the MCA’s operating budgets and will provide visibility of financial performance. The position will lead the coordination and preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecast, business case development and costings, and the monthly financial reporting and support.This role will promote accountability and build financial management capability via a business partnering model with MCA stakeholders.Tasks and responsibilities of the position
- Support the Chief Financial Officer with the Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting process.
- Partner with the Divisional management (directors, senior managers) to
- prepare budgets and forecasts based on operating plans
- analysis of revenue and expenditure to provide insights and recommendations on performance and cost efficiency
- develop key metrics as forward indicators for revenue forecasting
- report on divisional financial KPIs.
- Assist with the design of new financial management reporting (including automation)
- Partner with Divisions to prepare business cases for:
- investments (capital, business improvement and strategic)
- funding application to Government grants, sponsorship or donations for Trust and Foundation.
- As well as prepare post implementation review and tracking of benefits (including grant acquittals).
- Transfer knowledge regarding financial business drivers to cost centre managers.
- Be a champion for driving change and putting new processes in place.
- Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the annual audit.
Key selection criteriaEssential criteriaApplicants must be able to demonstrate they have:
- strong skills and expertise in financial management, financial reporting and excel
- relevant tertiary qualifications (CPA or CA qualification or part qualified)
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- strong business acumen with the ability to analyse, interpret and utilise financial data to improve organisational performance
- an understanding of funding models and services
- the ability to develop and meet operational and budgetary objectives
- the ability to develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders
- well-developed communication skills for working with a wide range of stakeholders.
ApplicationsTo apply for this position, we ask that you please visit the MCA website to view the full position description (https://www.mca.com.au/about-us/work-for-us/finance-business-partner-position-description/) and for details on how to apply. We ask that you please do not apply via Seek.The MCA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse cultures. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and guests have made to the fabric of the museum since its inception. Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practice has long been central to MCA collection and exhibition programs.COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementsPlease note that it is currently a requirement as per the MCA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, that all employees are fully vaccinated. You will need to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination if you are successful. Please note that full vaccination as per the current NSW Government guidelines means two doses of COVID-19 vaccine for adults, and any future approved vaccination boosters. The MCA continues to review this Policy on a regular basis and may change the vaccination mandate requirements in the future.
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