Finance Officer

Cell Therapies Pty Ltd

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Full Time
Melbourne, VIC
Posted 11 hours ago

About The Company

Cell Therapies Pty Ltd (CTPL) is a commercial CDMO located within the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne.

With more than 23 years’ experience, CTPL specialises in the development, technology transfer, GMP manufacture and delivery of advanced cell therapies. Our work spans autologous, allogeneic, genetically modified and non-genetically modified cellular therapy products, supporting programs from clinical development through to commercial manufacture.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Finance Officer who will report to the Financial Controller and be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll function and to support month-end and accounts payable tasks.

This is a full-time position located at our new, state-of-the-art Melbourne facility, in the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre on the edge of the CBD in Australia’s most dynamic biomedical precinct.

Key Responsibilities Include

Management of end-to-end payroll function for all employees
Maintain payroll systems, master data, pay items and configurations in line with awards, legislation and company policies
Oversee payroll‑related compliance, including superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, IAS, WorkCover and supporting broader statutory tax obligations
Support onboarding and offboarding processes, resolve payroll enquiries and provide guidance to staff and managers
Assist the Finance team with month‑end reconciliations, audits, accounts payable processing, cash monitoring and invoice payments
Prepare regular payroll and financial reports, partner with stakeholders and contribute to budgeting and forecasting
Drive process and system improvements across payroll and accounts payable to enhance efficiency and internal controls
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll, taxation and superannuation regulations and participate in ongoing training

To be successful in this role

Preferred Candidates Will Have The Following Skills And Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in similar Payroll roles
Process and deadline driven mindset with a keen eye for detail to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely payroll files
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop ongoing working relationships to meet a variety of stakeholder requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer software skills, including Excel and other
Payroll/financial software and tools for reporting and analysis purposes
Working knowledge and application of Payroll obligations and standards

While not essential, the following experience would be considered advantageous:

Experience in a chartered accounting firm or the pharmaceutical sector
Experience with SAP/HR3

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, collaborative and curious professional to join an organisation with purpose, passion for excellence and the aspiration to be a global leader in cell and gene therapy.

At CTPL, we are passionate about the work we do and equally passionate about our people. We want everyone to bring their true self to work. We support staff wellbeing through mindfulness sessions, continuous improvement activities and 5 wellness days per year.

If you believe you are a great fit, please apply now.

To apply for this job please visit celltherapies.readycareers.io.