Financial Accounting and Reporting (Accounting)

Full time

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Business Partnership

About the organisation

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has a mission is to prevent, treat, and cure brain and nervous system diseases and disabilities. Marking 30 years of impact in 2022, NeuRA's work is more vital than ever, offering fresh insights into neurological and mental health conditions such as dementia, pain, and schizophrenia.

About the role

This is a broad and hands-on role with a strong focus on end-to-end research grant financial management and stakeholder partnering.

You will work closely with research leaders and operational teams to ensure robust financial oversight, clear reporting and strong financial literacy across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Business partnering and stakeholder engagement

- Partner with research group leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making
- Translate financial data into clear, meaningful commentary for non-finance stakeholders
- Deliver training to improve financial literacy across research teams

Financial planning and reporting

- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Own the end-to-end monthly reporting cycle and provide insightful analysis
- Prepare reports for board and committee meetings
- Support external reporting requirements including grants and funding bodies

Research grants management

- Oversee the full lifecycle of research grants to from award to acquittal
- Monitor grant income, expenditure and compliance requirements
- Develop a robust understanding of funding streams and cost drivers

Operations and leadership

- Support the CFO on strategic initiatives, process improvements and financial controls




- Manage and mentor a direct report, with oversight of Accounts Payable
- Ensure accurate and timely payment processes and solid financial governance

About you

You are an experienced Finance Business Partner who is confident working with complex stakeholders and enjoys bringing financial clarity to non-finance audiences.

You will bring:

- Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting and reporting
- Strong experience working with research grants or within a university/research environment (essential)
- Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing
- Leadership experience, including mentoring or managing staff
- Exposure to multiple finance systems and the ability to quickly learn new tools will be highly regarded.

Benefits and culture

- Work at the intersection of research, academia and finance
- Competitive salary + NFP salary packaging
- Flexible hybrid working
- Supportive, close-knit team culture with robust work-life balance focus
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful health and research outcomes

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know how we can support you.

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📌 Finance Business Partner (City of Sydney)
🏢 Beaumont People
📍 City of Sydney