Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
Are you a dynamic finance professional with a passion for driving strategic financial outcomes in a global setting? We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our team, supporting the Director of Global Finance Business Partnering for Corporate Functions/IT. In this key role, you will partner with corporate departments and other business units as we continue to evolve, playing a pivotal part in shaping financial strategies and outcomes.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a Manager – Finance Business Partnering - based in our Macquarie, Sydney office. In this role, the successful Manager – Finance Business Partnering will be responsible for the strategic finance business partnering support to P&C function providing critical insights and analysis to drive business outcomes and will also support the long term strategic financial initiatives. They will be instrumental in developing financial plans, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with financial controls, all while partnering with senior management to support the organization’s growth and transformation objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the financial process for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and analysis.
• Developing and tracking business cases, including establishing measurable benefits and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Supporting and improving the financial planning process, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and integrated business planning (IBP).
• Maintaining and improving financial controls, ensuring compliance with Group Finance policies, tax legislation, and audit requirements.
• Conducting ongoing financial analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing insights to senior stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Driving the financial appraisal of strategic plans, including the development of a 5-Year Plan (5YP) for global functions OPEX, with a focus on benchmarking and resource allocation.
• Creating and implementing user pay models to enhance accountability, efficiency, and transparency across business functions.

What makes this opportunity unique?
This role offers significant development value, providing the opportunity to be a key finance business partner in an organization with a clear growth plan. You will interact with senior management across the global network, gain exposure to business transformation program, and build new capabilities in a challenging and dynamic environment.
About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Minimum:

• Professional accounting qualifications or studying towards (eg - Chartered, CPA or CIMA)
• 5-10 years commercial experience in a multinational organisation
• Strong financial and business analysis skills in complex operating environments
• Successful FP&A track record including budgeting/forecasts, management reports and analytics,
• Working understanding of project accounting environment
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing policy, procedures and process governance,
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Confident dealing with a range of stakeholders (SVP’s, project managers, subject matter experts)
• Strong in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail and advanced financial modelling
• Good working knowledge of MS PowerPoint and Word
• Experience in Tier 1 systems including ERP (Oracle or similar), BI (Hyperion or similar)

Ideal:

• Experience in medical device manufacturing
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We’re open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

• Leading the financial process for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and analysis.
• Developing and tracking business cases, including establishing measurable benefits and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Supporting and improving the financial planning process, including monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and integrated business planning (IBP).
• Maintaining and improving financial controls, ensuring compliance with Group Finance policies, tax legislation, and audit requirements.
• Conducting ongoing financial analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing insights to senior stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Driving the financial appraisal of strategic plans, including the development of a 5-Year Plan (5YP) for global functions OPEX, with a focus on benchmarking and resource allocation.
• Creating and implementing user pay models to enhance accountability, efficiency, and transparency across business functions