Finance Manager

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Senior appointment- Competitive Total Package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. This role is based in Finance, within the Operations Division at UNSW

This role sits within the Finance Business Partnering function at UNSW. The team is dedicated to delivering end-to-end finance services to our Faculties and Divisions and operates as central and trusted source for financial guidance and services.

This role reports to the Finance Business Partner for the area and manages a team of finance professionals.

Why your role matters:
The Finance Manager partners with stakeholders to deliver financial management and analysis to aide important decision making at UNSW. Working as part of the wider Finance Business Partnering function, you will manage a team providing end to end finance services including financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting in your area, autonomously overseeing the day to day handing of the business operations of your team.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage overall financial operations of the Faculty/Division you are assigned.
• Ensure budgets are managed, variances analysed and risks mitigated in a timely manner.
• Provide compelling analyses, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Identify, report and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Lead the financial planning, forecasting and management reporting processes.

Who you are:

• CA/CPA or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in higher education highly beneficial.
• Strong leadership experience, able to mentor, develop and motivate a team.
• Extensive experience in complex financial management and control processes.
• Highly advanced communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience providing actionable operational advice and delivering financial services.
• An analytic thinker with ability or problem solve against a deadline whilst still ensuring high quality output.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture: UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW-perks including:

• Flexible working (work from home, flexible hours
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements including JB Hi Fi

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the Monday 18 March 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application

Get in Touch: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant at UNSW, Sydney
[email protected]
Please apply directly through the website. Applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised:06 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:18 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time