About the role
Mater Private Hospital Mackay are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our team! Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, this position will be a permanent, full-time role.
Mater Private Hospital Mackay is part of the Mater Health ministry within the wider Mater network. Mater Private Hospital Mackay proudly serves the Central Queensland community, delivering medical excellence and specialist services rooted in values-based care inspired by the Mercy tradition. With a comprehensive range of facilities and services, we are a leading healthcare provider committed to compassionate, high-quality care for our patients.
Salary: $124,394.00 plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As the Senior Management Accountant, you will provide financial expertise through a range of specialist accounting advice and services to support Mater’s strategic and operational goals. With a focus on optimising Mater’s finance function, this includes activities such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and financial performance monitoring with emphasis on supporting other managers within the organisation in understanding and fulfilling their financial responsibilities.
Your key duties will include but not to be limited to:
- Analyses financial and non-financial information to provide insight into the performance of the branch to enhance decision making.
- Liaises with cost centre managers to review and analyse financial performance and provide financial input to development of interventions related to business performance.
- Identifies and communicates trends and opportunities for improvement and identify financial risk to the business.
- Understands key drivers of the business and how they relate to the financial performance of the business.
- Uses tools available (Power BI etc.) to analyse trends and notifies business of associated financial impact / opportunity.
- Undertakes continuous monitoring of financial performance comparing to in month forecast.
- Provides financial education and training to the business.
- Supports strategic planning and business planning.
- Key member of respective corporate support executive branch.
- Develop strong relationships with various stakeholders in the organisation.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Tertiary level qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Business (or similar).
- Demonstrated experience in operational and financial data analysis, e.g. month end result such as revenue, costs, margin and cash flow.
- Demonstrated experience leading within an interdisciplinary environment and empowering staff through the application of values based and transparent management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise projects and meet regular deadlines.
- Well-developed data analysis and communication skills.
- Digital and computer literacy with advanced Excel skills.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
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Applications close on Tuesday 7th October. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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