Finance Manager - Armidale Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 + Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ651560
Location: Armidale Hospital 
Applications Close: 14th of April 

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to contribute to high-quality health services across a large and complex organisation? Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to support operational excellence and drive informed decision-making within HNE Operations.

About the Role

In this key position, you’ll work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to implement consistent, efficient, and improved finance processes across the network. You will provide expert financial support to service-based finance managers and operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust business analysis, and strong governance.

This role plays a vital part in supporting executive leadership with financial insights, business case assessments, forecasting, budgeting, and strategies that enhance performance and resource utilisation

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver timely, accurate and relevant management information to support effective decision-making.

• Provide professional financial advice, helping identify issues and implement solutions that improve performance.

• Prepare and maintain reliable budget, forecast and cost data.

• Support savings strategies through effective FTE management, procurement opportunities, and improved business practices.

• Partner with service-based finance teams and District Financial Services to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

• Contribute to the assessment of business cases, funding requests and financial impacts.

• Model HNE Health values, uphold confidentiality, and promote a culture of safety, respect, and excellence.

About You

You are a proactive and analytical finance professional with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders—from frontline managers to executives. You thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and can confidently apply your financial expertise to support business performance and organisational priorities.

What You Bring

•  Relevant tertiary qualifications and membership (or progress toward membership) of a professional accounting body.

• Experience developing activity and budget targets, including analysing complex operational drivers.

• Strong skills in financial statement analysis, variance reporting and projection development.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across clinical and operational teams.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and deliver strategic financial advice.

• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads and meet strict deadlines.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and financial software tools

Why Join HNE Health?

At Hunter New England Local Health District, you will be part of an organisation that values collaboration, respect and professional growth. Our people are committed to delivering excellence in healthcare and corporate services that support our communities.

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
• A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect

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For role related queries or questions contact Stephen Joyce on Stephen.Joyce1@health.nsw.gov.au