Finance Analyst – Business Partnering

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear and be heard. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear or acoustic implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

The Opportunity

As a Finance Analyst - Business Partner, you will be a trusted partner to functional leaders across EMEA, helping turn financial data into meaningful insights that drive better business decisions.

Working closely with Vice Presidents and Directors, you will provide financial and commercial guidance to support strategic planning, investment decisions, budgeting, and performance management. This role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, challenge thinking, and help leaders balance short-term priorities with long-term growth objectives.

What You Will Do

• Partner with business leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with strategic priorities
• Monitor OPEX performance, analyse variances, and identify opportunities to improve financial outcomes
• Support investment decisions through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ROI assessments
• Deliver clear and actionable reporting that enables informed decision-making
• Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights and recommendations
• Evaluate opportunities, risks, and financial implications of strategic initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on financial and operational matters
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, governance, and systems

About You

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and influencing decisions through data-driven insights. You are naturally curious, able to challenge assumptions constructively, and confident communicating with stakeholders at different levels.

You thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and can balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective. You are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities across diverse teams and functions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Finance Analyst, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or similar commercial finance role
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualification (or actively studying towards one)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Nice to Have

• Ability to translate complex data into compelling business stories for non-finance audiences
• Experience with Hyperion, Essbase, SmartView, or similar reporting and planning tools
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimisation
• Experience working within a multinational, matrix organisation
• Additional European language skills

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to senior leaders across EMEA.
• Opportunity to influence strategic investment and business decisions.
• Broad business partnering experience across multiple functions.
• Career development and leadership exposure within a global organisation

Why choose us?

For 40 years, Cochlear has been creating reliable products that continue to keep people connected to the world and to each other. We help people of all ages to hear in more than 180 countries around the world. Our technology connects people to life's possibilities and to the people who matter most. We have over 4000 employees globally dedicated to improving people's lives. To date, we have Invested over $2billion AUD in research and development.

Cochlear Offers You:

Competitive salary

25 days holidays (plus UK Bank Holidays)

company pension

flexible working patterns and the possibility to work remotely up to 40% per week

yearly salary review

Pension scheme

Group Life Insurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Referral Bonus

Service Anniversary Reward

Cycle to work scheme

Vitality health care

Medicash cashplan

free use of gym on business park and paid exercise classes available

This is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the APPLY button below!

Equal opportunities

Cochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age.

In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.