Finance Business Partner

• Location: Melbourne
• Pitcher Partners is a leading network of independent Australian firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.
• When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.
• And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

About the role

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for delivering a combination of financial accounting, reporting and business partnering across the firm. The role maintains a core portfolio of financial accounting and control activities, including journals, reconciliations, month-end close, and statutory and compliance reporting, while providing dedicated financial support to assigned practice groups.

The role works closely with Partners and practice leadership to provide timely analysis, meaningful insights and practical recommendations that support informed decision-making and business performance.

The position also contributes to the firm’s finance transformation agenda, including the implementation of a major ERP system and associated process improvement and change initiatives. Through this work, the role supports the development of more effective, consistent and sustainable finance processes across the firm.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and complete month-end accounting and reporting activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, allocations, recharges and supporting schedules.
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• Support statutory, year-end and other periodic financial reporting requirements, including preparation of audit schedules and timely, evidenced responses to auditor queries.
• Apply sound technical accounting judgement, escalating complex or unusual matters with an initial assessment and recommendation.
• Act as the Finance Business Partner to the assigned practice groups, staying across what is happening in each group its performance, its people and its pressure points.
• Act as the single point of contact between the assigned practice groups and finance, resolving queries end to end and removing the need for Partners to chase across the finance function.

Who we’re after

• Here are the some of the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all – that’s ok! We’d still love for you to apply.
• A relevant qualification or CA qualification is strongly preferred; candidates well progressed towards CA/CPA qualification will also be considered.
• A track record of providing sound business advice that goes beyond reporting the results.
• Experienced accountant with demonstrated capability across financial accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, statutory reporting and analysis, this is the technical foundation of the role.

Our commitment to you

At Pitcher Partners, we support you to lead your way with tailored development programs, study assistance, and secondment opportunities.

You can enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, and wellbeing initiatives including mental health support and onsite wellness activities. Details about the benefits we offer can be found here.

Located right next door to Southern Cross Station, we offer a vibrant workplace with free barista made coffee and a culture that invests in your growth.

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our process

We review applications continuously, so apply as soon as possible if you are interested.

The recruitment process usually includes a phone screen, two interviews, and role-specific case study. Our team will guide you through the process and provide all necessary information.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, we strongly encourage applications from under-represented backgrounds and groups.

We are open to discussing part-time roles and encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process. Contact us at [email protected].

We are committed to responding to every applicant as a Circle Back Initiative Employer.

Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s or profiles that are shared.