About the InstituteLocated on the lands of the Bidiagal Clan of the Dharawal Nation (Randwick, NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. For the past 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research. Leveraging our own research, we have developed an image and workplace that is reflective of our values and mission. Our work is used to distributed through the public and is used to drive evidence informed change across the mental health sector, setting the foundation for a brighter and healthier future for all.

• BenefitsHybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
• 35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements & 9-day fortnights
• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
• Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
• Pet friendly workplace
• Leave benefits including public holiday swap, gifted annual leave, and wellbeing leave
• Employee discounts

The RoleBlack Dog Institute is entering a significant period of organisational transformation, creating an exciting opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to help shape the future of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Finance will play a critical role in driving financial transformation, strengthening financial capability, enhancing reporting and forecasting, and ensuring the organisation has the financial infrastructure required to support sustainable growth and impact.

This is more than a traditional finance leadership position. You'll be a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, leading initiatives that improve financial performance, modernise finance processes, support organisation-wide change, and build a commercially focused finance function that enables better decision-making across the business

• Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead the organisation's budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and reporting activities.
• Develop financial models and insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, working capital management, and investment activities.
• Ensure effective financial governance, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with leaders across the organisation to enable workforce planning, transformation initiatives, and business growth.
• Provide trusted financial advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Finance & Audit Committee, and Board.
• Oversee annual audits, statutory reporting, and financial acquittals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team