About Us

Greening Australia is a proudly independent environmental enterprise. We are a national not-for-profit committed to restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes and protecting biodiversity in ways that benefit communities, economies, and nature. With projects spanning the breadth of the country – from city suburbs to remote regions – we apply a science-based, collaborative approach to deliver nature-based solutions addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.

Our organisation is made up of more than 150 knowledgeable and passionate employees, working together across Australia to restore our diverse and iconic ecosystems and helping create healthy, productive landscapes where people and nature thrive.

Watch our Impact video to learn more about some of our recent work.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership, commercial advice, and trusted business partnership across the organisation.

Reporting to the CFO and partnering with business leaders (including Project Managers, Program Directors, and the Executive Team), you’ll help ensure financial targets are achieved and risks are effectively managed.

You’ll take an active role in budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis, and financial reporting—while also contributing to pricing strategies, process improvement, and long-term planning.

Please note: This is a full-time, 7-month fixed term appointment covering a period of parental leave.

Key Activities

• Budgeting and forecasting – manage budget and forecasting cycles, partnering with business leaders to provide analysis and assist in budget development.
• Reporting – provide high impact reporting to business leaders to support long-term planning.
• Performance Monitoring – analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Cost Management – identify cost-saving opportunities and support cost control initiatives, assisting business leaders to manage budgets
• Business Partnering – collaborate with business leaders to align financial strategy, support pricing and cost management, contribute to bids, and drive performance through strategic planning and leadership .
• Risk Management – identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policy.

About You

The Essentials:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Commerce and CA/CPA qualified
• Extensive experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen supported by advanced Excel and experience with ERP and planning tools
• Confident working with senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

The Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central, Power BI, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan

What We Offer

• Flexible Working Options: A hybrid approach, and flexible start and finish times
• No Meetings Friday: A chance to Stop. Breathe. Think.
• Additional Super: 1.25% additional superannuation
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7/365 support for you and your family
• Wellbeing Program: A digital program for better health and wellbeing, supporting you to thrive at work, in health and life

If you’d like to know more or if you would like to request a copy of the PD please contact our People and Culture team via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Finance Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Greening Australia is an Inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment and welcome and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates of any nationality, age, background, disability and gender identity to apply.