AddressAbout the Role
Reporting to the Associate Director: Operational Finance, the Manager: Operational Finance is responsible for:
- Leading the development and implementation of finance strategies and activities
- Providing high level expert advice to key stakeholders and staff
- Identification, development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in the Academic Unit
- Managing a range of finance activities for specific business areas within the Academic Unit(s)
The Manager: Operational Finance manages a team of Finance staff, both specialist and administrative.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The Finance Unit is the central business unit which provides financial services to the University and is part of the Resources Portfolio led by the Chief Operating Officer.
The Finance Unit is committed to implementing effective financial and commercial practices to support the University’s needs. The University’s model of financial service delivery is an integrated service delivery model with business partners that support the University in a competitive and rapidly evolving global environment.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Undergraduate qualifications, together with active membership of a professional accounting body (e.g., Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated previous experience working in a senior accounting position involving the development of forecasts, budgets and financial plans within a complex organisation
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team including fostering an effective and service orientated culture in a complex environment
- Demonstrated financial analysis and reporting skills and experience in the provision of financial advice and recommendations to senior executives
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles and practices
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
Start Your Unstoppable Career
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at ***********@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6080.
Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 12 May 2024
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
