Finance Manager

• Full time, 2 Year fixed term opportunity
• Join an award winning and collaborative team with hybrid working arrangements
• Base Salary $117,116 – $132,079 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Manager, with a strong analytical background. You will provide financial management, advice, analysis, reports, services and solutions. In this role, you will be supporting the Directors of PSUs and DVC portfolios by providing operational financial management, advice, analysis, reports, services and solutions. Utilising your highly developed partnering skills, you will be providing expert assistance and guidance in relation to all the financial affairs and resources within the client portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Partner with key leaders within your client group to contribute to the development of annual client plans that identify the current key issues and needs for the portfolio.
• Provide insights and decision-making support through advanced accounting and management reporting, performance analysis, financial modelling, and commercial advice.
• Support your clients with the implementation of strategic transformation, project and change initiatives and ensure the successful implementation and realisation of key outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new initiatives within both wider Financial Services and across Faculties and Schools.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Management/relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Part qualified or membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or equivalent.
• Experience working as a Finance Manager/Finance Business Partner within a large and complex organisation.
• Proven ability to provide operational financial insights, sound financial management, decision support, advice and analysis to a varied client group, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
• Extensive experience in building complex financial reporting and analysis, budget/forecast preparation and analysis, KPI reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Proactive engagement with key stakeholders in the client portfolio to ensure effective and efficient financial administration and management.
• An agile and flexible approach that can adapt to continually evolving processes.
• Outstanding presentation, communication, stakeholder and influencing skills.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ryan Askey, Recruitment Operations on 02 9036 7408 or by email to [email protected] .

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Wednesday 13 March 2024 11:59 PM