Financial Controller

The Opportunity

This opportunity is within the Institute's Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer. The Financial Controller will ensure that the Finance Team is highly regarded and valued as a strategic partner to the Institute and that the Finance Team's business partnering function is high quality, reliable and timely.

The Role

Responsible for the planning, management, development and monitoring of the Institute’s accounting and finance function to ensure optimal effectiveness, efficiency and compliance, with an ongoing focus on value adding, innovation and continuous improvement
Support the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer in delivering high quality and timely budgeting and financial planning to achieve the Institute’s financial goals
Ensure the delivery of a sustainable business model that supports and enables the Institute’s vision and strategic goals
Provide high quality, accurate and timely reporting as well as analysis of financial data which supports and enables effective decision making
Ensure that all financial compliance, regulatory, legal and reporting requirements are professionally managed and fully satisfied

Experience

Finance or business degree
Significant skills, knowledge and experience in accounting, financial management and financial compliance medium to large organisations within the not for profit or research sector
Significant skills, knowledge and experience in financial reporting, financial analysis and the provision of financial advice (including at the Board level)
Excellent knowledge and proven understanding of accounting and finance regulatory, compliance and reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to organise and control large accounting systems
Proven track record in acting as a strategic business partner to the COO/CFO and senior managers, identifying or developing overall goals and see the linking strategies and actions required to achieve these goals
Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining an effective finance business partnering model with key stakeholders across an organisation
Demonstrated ability to drive and lead business improvement, innovation and continuous improvement to deliver the best service for the resources available; and continually seek more efficient ways of operating
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate and build high performing teams
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders and at all levels (including at Board level) in a manner appropriate to purpose and audience
Demonstrated experience of managing a varied portfolio and meeting prescribed deadlines and goals.
Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex problems
Demonstrated passion to contribute to the vision and strategic objectives of The Kids Research Institute Australia is essential

This is a full time position fixed term for 3 years.

Salary: Will be between $140,000 to $150,000 per annum, with access to generous salary packaging.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement

How to Apply

Applicants should read the Job description.

Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience that make you suitable for this role (maximum one page) to applications@telethonkids.org.au

Please quote the position title in the subject heading of your email application.

For further information about this position please contact: Nick Wood

Closing Date: Monday 6th August 2018, 5pm

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations with impressive facilities in Nedlands, Western Australia. It is home to more than 700 staff and postgraduate students who are dedicated to tackling the major causes of childhood disease, disability and disadvantage. Our research teams are among the world's best and we have strong affiliations with Perth Children's Hospital and all the major Western Australian universities, particularly The University of Western Australia and Curtin University.

2018 saw The Kids Research Institute Australia move to brand new premises within the new children's hospital building at the QEII Campus in Nedlands. The Institute is now co-located with Perth Children's Hospital and housed in state-of-the-art premises with increased space and improved access to leading edge technology and research facilities.