Lead Finance Analyst

Lead Finance Analyst Fremantle Campus Full Time opportunity , 2 x continuing roles Rewarding opportunity Friendly and collaborative environment From $ 126,515 pa (Level 9 ) + 14.25% super About the university The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the office The Finance Office plays an integral role in the success of the University ensuring responsible stewardship through financial performance and strategic procurement, with a view to financial sustainability and growth.
About the role This position will be responsible to assist the Manager, Commercial Finance by taking a lead role in the design and development of complex financial modelling and interpreting and analysing data to provide support to the University and the decision-making process of key stakeholders.
Responsibilities Strategically design, develop and evaluate both simple and complex fit-for-purpose financial models together with the design and documentation of any supporting processes.
Develop and sustain business knowledge of the operational and financial models of the University, to ensure that financial models and/ or processes developed are appropriate for relevant and correct financial decision-making of key stakeholders.
Design and prepare frameworks for the provision of financial modelling support and advice to business case feasibility submissions, including preparation of financial analysis discounted cash flow analysis, net present value and internal rate of return calculations.
Ongoing development and maintenance of the University's financial forecasting models and supporting processes, including the mechanics of the models and scenario analysis.
Design and develop processes and checks to assure the accuracy and quality of modelled outcomes.
The position will also be responsible for mentoring subordinates and /or peers within the team.
Qualifications, skills & experience CA/CPA level qualifications or equivalent and extensive relevant experience.
Significant experience in financial reporting and forecasting, utilising complex accounting systems, various data sets, and reporting and analysis tools to interrogate and analyse large volumes of data.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, being able to influence outcomes both internally and externally.
Proven experience in the data visualisation and customising the presentation of data relevant to the audience.
Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data and design and develop creative fit-for-purpose solutions to complex problems and business requirements, and build supporting processes.
Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and executive stakeholders How to apply Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 18 July 2025 For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us Please direct your queries regarding this role to Janette Tam, Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
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