Dates
- Opening Date: 22-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 05-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the financial integrity of departmental programs.
- Providing comprehensive support for budgeting, forecasting, and financial transactions.
- Maintaining robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance financial management and compliance.
Requirements
- Hold qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CIMA, or have comparable experience and education in Finance or Accounting.
- Proven expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and detailed reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail to interpret data and present information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships, guide, and coach others.
- Ability to work autonomously with strong initiative, managing tight deadlines and changing demands.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Accounting or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Ability to plan actions and work to tight deadlines.
- Pro-activeness that ensures timely and satisfactory completion of requests and assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Salary packaging.
- Flexible working environment.
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services.
- Fitness and cultural clubs.
- Myki discounts.
- 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families.
- Generous leave provisions.
Notes
- This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff.
- Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- The role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
- Successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Management Accountant
The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, with consideration to working from either Herston or Dutton Park campuses
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 04-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus, with consideration to working from either Herston or Dutton Park campuses
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Provide financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Help them make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilization of grant funding.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships and act as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval.
- Apply financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations.
- Facilitate seamless communication between the HMBS finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offer expertise on financial policy matters and enhance team performance.
Requirements
- Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience
- Strong financial accounting, forecasting and analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services.
- Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.
- Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).
- Previous experience in grant financial management and/or research budget administration is desirable.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- From January 1, 2025, HMBS will merge the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences with the Faculty of Medicine, creating a unified force for health research and education at UQ.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
- UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.
- Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
- The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Caulfield campus
Salary
- $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Assist with a range of quality financial management services.
- Oversee budgeting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
- Provide tailored financial services designed to improve financial capability.
- Implement and maintain financial controls.
- Address financial management issues and support the achievement of the business' goals.
Requirements
- A relevant post-graduate qualification or progress towards post-graduate qualifications with current CA/CPA accreditation.
- Demonstrated staff management and development experience.
- Demonstrated capabilities in strategic budget & forecast development and reporting, process improvement, contract management, project costing, quality control, financial analysis and monitoring, within a complex environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, business partnering and influencing skills.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, research and problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team.
- Proven ability to apply accounting standards and financial policies in a complex organisation.
- Experience in using ERP and business intelligence tools such as Power BI will be highly regarded.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Support for parents and personal commitments.
Notes
- Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
- Enquiries: Ms Maithili Parthasarathy, Reporting and Analysis Manager, +61 3 9905 9053.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Caulfield campus
Salary
- $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Provide best practice services in areas of budget planning, forecasting, financial insights and analysis and reporting.
- Work closely with the finance team and client groups as a trusted advisor assisting with insights for strategic decision making.
Requirements
- Demonstrated capabilities in strategic budget & forecast development and reporting, process and systems improvement, project costing, financial analysis and monitoring, within a complex environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, business partnering and influencing skills.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, research and problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes in a timely manner.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and analysing complex data extracted from financial systems and applications.
- Experience in using finance systems and software, ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and advanced Excel; experience in developing and maintaining Power BI reports will be highly regarded.
- Degree qualification in business or accounting, with current CA/CPA accreditation and extensive relevant experience in areas of financial analysis, operational management and extensive experience in financial systems and applications.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Support for parents and personal commitments.
Notes
- Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
- Enquiries: Ms Maithili Parthasarathy, Reporting and Analysis Manager, +61 3 9905 9053.
Associate Director, International Channel Performance and Market Insights
Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 01-Oct-2023
Location
- Hawthorn campus, Swinburne University of Technology
Salary
- Attractive salary
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored market and business intelligence insights to drive decisions for the University's international recruitment and admissions functions.
- Analyse data on market entry, prioritisation, partnerships, competitor insights, student yield, and education agent performance.
- Work with key colleagues to set performance targets, monitor progress, and develop forecasting models to optimise international student recruitment.
- Oversee the development and management of the University's international admissions system, StudyLink Connect, ensuring it supports business intelligence activities and streamlines admissions processes.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills with the ability to structure and convert strategies into compelling and achievable work programs.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
Dates
- Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- Footscray Park, Australia
Salary
- $106,346 - $119,760 plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Providing specialist advice and support to the VU work unit to secure philanthropic gifts from trusts and foundations in Australia and overseas.
- Executing best practice relationship management strategies with trusts and foundations, with a focus on cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to increase engagement and giving.
- Planning, developing, and submitting tailored and impactful proposals and applications to trusts and foundations that align with VU’s priorities, working directly with academic staff and/or external suppliers as necessary.
- Collaborating with academics and professional staff to implement best practice and streamlined approaches to funder stewardship across the University.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in a fundraising or philanthropy role.
- Demonstrated experience in relationship fundraising, with experience in qualifying prospective philanthropic funders and driving the growth of philanthropic income.
- Demonstrated experience in providing outstanding funder stewardship.
- Demonstrated experience in business planning and income forecasting.
- High-level interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Range of benefits and leave that aim to enhance and support work and personal life.
Notes
- Applications must be uploaded/submitted as a single document comprising a cover letter, CV/resume, evidence of qualifications, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
- For further information, contact Yvette Petersen, Director of Advancement, by email.
Treasury & Investments Analyst
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Dates
- Opening Date: 10-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 27-Sep-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Salary
- Level 7 $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Manage the University’s cash flow forecast model to assess daily/monthly cashflow needs and ensure compliance with Finance Policy, including reviewing and analysing input data sourced from various teams and scenario modelling to contribute to management decisions.
- Accurately record Treasury and Investment transactions in the Treasury Management System (TMS)
- Complete the month end and year end accounting process and ensure the accuracy of information recorded in the General Ledger
- Maintain records of approved foreign exchange transactions, including liaising directly with stakeholders relating to foreign exchange exposures
- Prepare and maintain daily and monthly cash position reports to senior management, accurately reflecting the cash, debt and investments held by UNSW Group
- Develop and coordinate solutions for the accounting of treasury and investment transactions, including complex investment structures
- Develop proposals or recommendations that coordinate the interests of separate work units or contributors and share some accountability for the decisions taken.
- Assist the Treasury & Investments Manager in implementing the investment decisions of the UNSW Finance Investment Sub-Committee
- Administer the settlement of treasury transactions via the banking portal and manage the back-office function providing the University’s settlement instructions to the investment custodian.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in a complex treasury or related finance function of a large complex organisation or financial institution, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience
- Demonstrated experience in technical accounting including knowledge of transactions involving financial instruments and foreign currency, investments and cash management
- Demonstrated success in analysing and resolving complex financial matters including cash flow forecasting
- Proven ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts to non‐financial professionals orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including a treasury management system and a financial information services system.
Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
- Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
- Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- Footscray Park, Australia
Salary
- $132,932 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation
Responsibilities
- Partner with key stakeholders to understand business needs and influence outcomes
- Lead the development of financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts
- Provide high-quality financial analysis and evidence-based recommendations
- Drive and oversee cost-saving initiatives aligned with university objectives
- Generate and present detailed management reports to inform strategic decisions
- Contribute to business cases and conduct scenario modelling for new initiatives
- Perform industry benchmarking to identify growth opportunities
- Provide leadership and advice on financial matters in a competitive market
- Lead a team of professionals in delivering high-level financial services
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications in finance/accounting or extensive management experience
- CPA/CA qualification or equivalent experience in a finance function
- A proven track record in finance business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Strong strategic planning and policy development skills
- Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams
- Commercial acumen and deep understanding of business drivers behind financial performance
- Experience in finance teams undergoing change
Benefits
- Family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace
- Range of benefits and leave to enhance and support work and personal life
Notes
- Evidence of valid National Police Check, conducted within the last 6 months, is required for this role.
- Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered and no applications will be accepted if submitted through email.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024
Location
- Caulfield campus
Salary
- $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Contribute to planning activities, improve financial capability, and administer financial services, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Support the development and implementation of contractual research agreements and program budgets
- Work closely with stakeholders, internal partners, and the RISE Chief Operating Officer to achieve commercial outcomes
- Assist in supporting funding bids and meeting grant deliverables
- Develop and implement procedures, financial controls, and frameworks to enhance financial management
Requirements
- Experience in finance and contract management
- Strong analytical and financial planning skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of funding and grants processes
Benefits
- Impactful work in driving the success of key initiatives
- Collaborative environment with diverse teams
- Opportunities for professional growth and innovative financial solutions
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Notes
- Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial operations of assigned research funding programs, serving as the main point of contact for Chief Investigators from start to finish.
- Deliver finance support to academic clients within the Research Finance function under the University's shared services model.
- Act as a trusted advisor, maintaining relationships with Faculty stakeholders, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for research operations.
- Support the development of grant and contract budgets, collaborating on process improvements and system changes with the Supervisor.
- Provide accurate management reporting and contribute to Faculty budget forecasts for externally funded research and non-research projects.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline, coupled with practical experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Either hold or be working towards a CPA/CA qualification, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement, applying agile methodologies to adapt and respond effectively to evolving environments.
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, while possessing excellent organisational, communication, and financial skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality service and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Finance Business Analyst – UNSW Science
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Dates
- Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Salary
- Level 8 $123,044 - $138,637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Delivery of financial management activities across project/capital: planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities.
- Development of financial modelling and scenario analysis and advice.
- Working collaboratively with your business area to create financial plans, report financial performance and monitor expenditure.
- Investigating variances to budget and forecasts.
- Identifying, reporting and managing financial risks and opportunities.
- Cost benefit analysis activities in the development of business cases.
- Providing guidance and support to stakeholders across financial processes and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications (CA or CPA qualification or equivalent).
- Strong experience in core and complex financial management and financial control processes, insight driven analysis and modelling, providing accurate operational advice, and delivering financial services.
- Confidence across project/capital forecasting and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to take a client-focused approach when analysing, interpreting and integrating large sets of data.
- Highly developed audience appropriate communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Practiced experience in presenting and engaging with stakeholders to support strategic financial decision making.
- Extensive working knowledge of analytical tools, in particular, a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial modelling and analysis.
Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
- Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
- Applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Finance Analyst- Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
Salary
- $106k-$115k+ 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Delivering financial management activities, including financial planning, analysis, forecasting and reporting across multiple funding sources.
- Working across complex data sets for analysis, modelling, and reporting purposes to support sound financial decisions.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent knowledge) and relevant professional sector experience.
- Demonstrated experience in core financial management and financial control processes, financial analysis.
- Sound working knowledge of analytical tools.
- A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial modelling and analysis, computer applications, enterprise systems, and the delivery of reports and presentations.
- Exceptional analytical skill with adaptability to competing priorities and experience managing complex data sets.
- Highly developed time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality service and tailored solutions to internal and external clients.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities across finance business partnering roles
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- Applications will be reviewed on submission.
- A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.