Senior Commercial Business Partner

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

About the Opportunity:

This is a pivotal senior finance role within our Home Health business, partnering closely with Executive General Managers (EGMs) to drive strategic decision-making through high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and commercial insights.

As Senior Commercial Business Partner, you will own the end-to-end performance reporting and forecasting for your portfolio, ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and strategic priorities. You will play a key role in elevating finance capability, embedding modern and agile ways of working, and positioning finance as a proactive and trusted partner.

You will also be instrumental in reimagining reporting, strengthening governance and data integrity, and supporting transformation and integration initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead executive-level financial reporting, forecasting, and performance insights, delivering clear and actionable outputs
• Partner with EGMs to drive commercial decisions and performance outcomes
• Own regulatory reporting with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and governance
• Transform reporting through simplification, automation, and improved usability
• Drive data integrity and continuous improvement across reporting processes
• Build, nurture, and lead a high-performing reporting team

About You:

You’re a commercially minded finance leader who combines strategic thinking with strong execution. You bring experience navigating complex environments, are comfortable partnering at senior levels, and have a passion for turning data into meaningful insights that drive performance. You lead with clarity and influence, and are motivated to continuously improve how finance supports the business.

• Proven experience leading high-performing finance teams within large, complex organisations (preferably $1B+ scale).
• Strong expertise across financial reporting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance (including executive reporting and frameworks such as QFR/ACFR/CHSP)
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling insights that influence executive decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor and liaison between finance functions and commercial/business units at senior levels (EGM level and above)
• Proven track record in driving governance excellence, ensuring data quality and integrity in financial and regulatory reports.
• Experience in leading finance capability uplift, embedding agile processes, and driving reporting innovation in line with organisational transformation agendas.
• Proficient in financial systems and reporting tools; experience with ERP implementations and data analytics is highly desirable.
• Experience in healthcare or home health sectors highly valued but not essential.
• Relevant qualifications (CA/CPA preferred) with 10+ years’ experience in senior finance roles

Why Join Us?

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.