Manager Finance Business Partnering (2 x positions available)

Job no: 0062101 & 0062102
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Finance
Salary: UOM 10 – $143,913 p.a. plus 17% super

• Provides Finance Business Partnering support to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Cluster or to the Chancellery Cluster
• Foster trusted business relationships, implement financial strategies, and ensure the financial sustainability of the University
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
We have 2 new opportunities available as Manager, Finance Business Partnering within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and the Chancellery Cluster. In this role, you will develop and implement financial strategy, support the effective allocation of financial resources, monitor financial performance, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the annual budget, financial forecasting and financial performance monitoring activities for the cluster ensuring accuracy, timeliness, alignment with strategic and operational goals and that objectives and outcomes are clearly understood by all budget holders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders, and staff with significant financially accountability.
• Consolidate financial analysis and insights at the Cluster level and support the Associate Director to communicate outcomes to staff with significant financial accountability.
• Monitor and analyse short term and long-term financial performance and effectively communicate insights to staff with significant financially accountability.

Who we are looking for
You will have finance leadership and management experience in a similar sized role, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential for articulating analysis into narratives and engaging a broad range of stakeholders. You will also:

• be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Have graduate or postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Accounting or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

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 provides financial expertise and leadership to ensure the University remains financially sustainable in the short and long term. It does this by:

• Developing and implementing financial strategy;
• Allocating financial resources efficiently and effectively to strategic and operational goals;
• Monitoring, analysing and assessing financial and business performance and position;
• Highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending or implementing actions;
• Ensuring value for money in commercial dealings; and
• Ensuring compliance with relevant 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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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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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 referencing items 3, 5, 7 in the key selection criteria (found in the Position Description)

As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to take part in a video assessment through a third party. If you do not consent to this, please make it clear in your cover letter.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza 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.

Applications close: 21 April 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Description: 0062101 & 0062102 - Manager, Finance Business Partnering - PD.pdf