We’re seeking a Part Time Management Accountant to join our Corporate Services team at Buderim Private Hospital.

At Buderim Private Hospital, we have a deep and real connection to the Sunshine Coast. With experience that’s 40 years in the making, we’re a world-class hospital driven by a desire to consistently exceed the needs and expectations of our patients, their families and the community. We put our patients at the centre of everything we do. For us, that means partnering with them to deliver personalised, quality care that’s tailored to their needs.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, you will support in providing financial leadership that strengthens the successful financial performance of Buderim Private Hospital. You’ll ensure the efficient, timely and accurate development and distribution of financial performance information, to support senior leaders in strategic decision making. Through your role, you’ll enable Hospital Executive a holistic viewpoint of performance against KPIs in the achievement of hospital objectives.

You will:

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger for the hospital, including preparation of month end journals and reconciliations, and review of monthly financial results
• Prepare financial management reports and KPI reporting for departmental and senior hospital management, including development of financial projections of hospital performance
• Work collaboratively with Group Office to manage the month and year end reporting
• Maintain financial/non-financial models for key business drivers to facilitate and promote decision making and forecasting.
• Provide finance education and training to department managers as required, to up skill the Buderim Leadership team
• Undertake analysis as directed by the Director Corporate Services to understand the cost/revenue drivers of the business and to allow decisions to be made to improve performance

This is a 0.6 p/fornight opportunity, equating to 3 days p/week. 

About you:

As an experienced management accountant, you’ll enjoy liaising with non-financial stakeholders; applying your skills to analyse and translate financial data and information into relatable terminology, working collaboratively with your leaders to set targets and strategies.

As a natural problem-solver, you’ll be highly-adaptable in various scenarios, confident in interpreting and analysing financial and non-financial, often clinical data, in various forms. Ideally with experience in a similar healthcare or hospital environment, you’ll present with:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, business or a related field.
• Strong finance and accounting competency with excellent knowledge of month end deliverables and accounting and finance practices and processes.
• A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to apply planning, coordination and time management skills to projects and tasks.
• Robust technology skills including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities and previous experience with SAP.
• Sound communication and stakeholder management skills including excellent presentation skills and proven interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

Together with The Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and St Stephens Hospital, we are part of UnitingCare, the largest not-for-profit provider of healthcare and community services in the state, and home to over 17, 000 employees and 9, 000 volunteers.

Our mission is to improve the health of individuals and their families. We differentiate ourselves by living out our values to optimise patient care and experience through committed and inspired leadership and the dedication of our people. We believe in rewarding and recognising our people through:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options: allocate up to $15,900 of your pre-taxable income to everyday expenses, increasing take-home pay
• One-on-one support from pastoral care team & employee assistance programs
• Retail, Health Insurance and Gym Membership Discounts
• Access to non-taxable meal & entertainment card
• Hospital admissions discounts
• Additional paid parental leave, education leave & additional leave purchases.
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible work environments, including family-friendly rostering

Apply Now:

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Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at UnitingCare Queensland, individuals are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and UnitingCare's vaccination requirements policy, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.