Senior Manager (Financial Planning & Analytics)

• Full-time, senior appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis
• Competitive salary

About the team
The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance and working closely with the Finance Business Partners, you will lead and manage the University’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics service delivery to support both strategic and operational decision making. You will use timely and accurate data to drive insights that can be leveraged by the Executive, Governing Committees and Budget Holders to enhance Financial Performance Management. You will also build and maintain a high-performing and service-orientated culture, dedicated to enhancing business value and continuous improvement.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate a relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent proficiency, membership in a recognised Australian or international accounting body, and a wealth of expertise in financial performance management and related fields such as strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and management reporting. Your background should also include substantial involvement in project leadership within a fast-paced multi-funding financial services environment, including successful planning and evaluation of outcomes. Moreover, you should have a track record of driving process improvements to optimise the delivery of accounting insights, advice, and support to clients. Additionally, significant management experience at an appropriate level is essential, demonstrating your ability to provide effective leadership, motivation, and direction to sizable teams.

About your application
Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description – Senior Manager (Financial Planning & Analytics) (516659).pdf

Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 27 February 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Greaves, Head of Financial Performance, at  [email protected] . 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Advertised:20 Feb 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:27 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time