Position no: 0051999
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Chief Financial Officer Group
Salary: UOM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support strategic and operational goals through financial performance management.
- Be a key advisor, driving efficiency and informed decision-making across complex divisions.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible work environment!
About the Role
The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in collaborating with senior leaders within complex divisions to support the achievement of strategic and operational goals. This position involves managing financial performance, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and providing valuable financial insights to aid decision-making and drive business success.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a trusted financial advisor, ensuring efficient resource allocation in support of strategic and operational goals.
- Monitoring, analysing, and assessing financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities, and recommending actions when necessary.
- Providing financial analysis, responding to queries, and supporting divisional leadership in developing new initiatives.
- Building effective relationships with key stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including financial reporting and data analysis.
Who we are looking for
You will have a keen attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present clear, concise outputs from detailed financial analysis, and possess strong time management skills, prioritising and delivering tasks efficiently while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
You will also have:
- Full qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
- Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting, in complex environments.
- Proven ability to use data visualisation and storytelling techniques to simplify complex data and findings into meaningful insights.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Chief Financial Officer Group
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group plays a pivotal role in providing financial guidance and leadership to ensure the University’s financial sustainability in both the short and long term. The team is responsible for formulating and executing financial strategies, efficiently allocating resources to align with strategic and operational objectives, and monitoring and analysing financial and business performance. They also focus on identifying risks and opportunities, proposing or implementing necessary actions, maximising value in commercial transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial legislation and obligations.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
