allowing for either full-time employment or a 4-day-a-week part-time arrangement!

Western Private Hospital is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to lead our finance function and help shape the company’s growth.

In this senior role, you’ll have a dual reporting line to the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and the Business Services Manager to ensure strategic clinical operations and operational financial management.

You will oversee financial operations, and provide strategic insights that support sustainable business improvement. From compliance and reporting to cashflow management, you’ll safeguard the organisation’s financial health while contributing to key decision making.

About Us

Western Private Hospital, located in Footscray, is a 62-bed private acute hospital and is the longest serving private hospital in Melbourne’s west providing much needed services to the people in the expanding North West and Western regions of Melbourne and surrounding areas.

We provide a broad mix of specialties including orthopaedics, vascular, plastics, urology, gynaecology, colorectal, diagnostic and interventional cardiology, oncology and general surgery for both medical and surgical patients.

About the Role

As the Finance Manager, you will:

• Oversee all core financial operations with the support of a small team, fostering a collaborative culture across all business areas.
• Develop financial and cash flow budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the business.
• Deliver accurate and timely management reports.
• Provide financial analysis, scenario modelling, and board-level reporting.
• Manage cash flow to ensure operational stability and real-time financial visibility.
• Oversee accurate tax compliance while maintaining strong internal controls and governance across all business operations.
• Manage finance relationships with auditors, and external advisors.
• Streamline financial processes and systems for efficiency and scalability.
• Lead ERP integration and enhancements (using Dynamics 365 software) to improve reporting and data integrity.
• Partner with department heads to align resources with strategic priorities.

What you will bring

Desirable skills & experience that we are looking for:

• CPA or CA qualified, with a degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years’ experience in financial management and accounting (highly preferred within private healthcare sector)
• Strong commercial acumen and financial reporting expertise
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience with Dynamics 365 (or similar) and Microsoft Office suite
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, compliance, and reporting
• Experience in SMEs, especially in the Healthcare sector
• Strong team leadership ability

Benefits of Working at WPH include:

• Competitive remuneration package and flexible working environment
• Collaborative and supportive culture committed to excellence
• Make a difference in this broad role and build your legacy
• Access to a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing initiatives

Requirements:

Everyone who joins Western Private Hospital –

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 6 months and evidence of Australian Residency / Full Working Rights such as Australian passport, birth certificate, citizenship or VEVO/Visa Grant Details (No Sponsorship available)
• Have yearly Influenza vaccination (subject to reasonable exemptions per WPH policy) and provide proof of immunisation against, or immunity to, infectious diseases as required per the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic) – NOTE: for this role immunisation requirements are Risk Category C (minimal patient contact) 

For more information about WPH please visit our website at www.westernprivatehospital.com.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE:  5th April 2026 (or earlier if position is filled) 

If you’re passionate about using your management accounting expertise this exceptional opportunity is not to be missed! Apply now  …

Submit your application via ***********@westernprivate.com.au 

All applications must include the following information so we can assess your suitability – your current CV / Resume and a covering letter (maximum of one page) informing of your reasons for applying for this position; and detailing why your skills, experience and personal qualities make you the best person for the role.

WPH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.  We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability to apply.

NOTE:

Should suitable candidates be identified, shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the advert closing so early applications are encouraged.

Due to high volume of applications, only successful applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to line managers.