Chief Financial Strategist

7 hours ago

Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia ClearCompany Full time
Job Title: Associate Director, Financial Management and Commercial

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Associate Director, Financial Management and Commercial to join our team. As a key member of our financial leadership team, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to transform financial budgeting and forecasting frameworks, and lead a program of continuous improvement that adapts to emerging issues in the University sector, new technology, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the transformation and management of financial management frameworks, focusing on significant innovation and alignment with the university's strategic goals, and enhancing overall performance.
  • Lead and develop the Financial Management and Commercial team, fostering a collaborative environment and guiding them in delivering high-quality financial support and strategic insights, enhancing performance and accountability.
  • Develop and manage short, medium, and long-term financial plans on a cyclical basis, and prepare regular analysis and reports on performance, to support both operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Support the CFO to develop and execute the University's finance strategy and transformation priorities, including recommending and implementing initiatives that will add substantial value to the University's core activities, growth, and strategic initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to university leaders regarding financial performance strategies and outcomes. Provide expert financial and commercial advice on evaluating and optimizing new and existing opportunities, driving sustainable growth and value creation for the university.
  • Identify and implement contemporary financial management strategies and service delivery, including optimal systems, organizational structures, and resourcing, to enhance service delivery.
  • Work with stakeholders (internal/external) and the CFO to support development of business cases, undertake scenario analysis, and develop complex financial costing models for existing and new programs in order to evaluate commercial opportunities, determine full delivery cost, assess profitability, and ensure efficient utilization of University resources.
  • Support the delivery of capital and investment planning, student revenue and load planning, including forecasting and monitoring against University's targets aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Foster effective working relationships with senior University stakeholders, including University executives, senior management team, Academic Deans, and functional leaders, to support delivery of the University's strategic objectives.
  • Continually review, monitor, interpret, and anticipate the impact of legislation, policies, and accounting standards; and maintain an awareness of financial and economic trends. Provide expert technical interpretation; identify opportunities to enhance outcomes and develop solutions for the University while managing compliance and exposure to risks.
  • Demonstrated experience in using contemporary technology and data analytics to support, streamline, and inform decision-making.
  • Work collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Services leadership team to grow and develop an exemplary Financial Services function.
Requirements:
  • Education, training, and experience equivalent to the completion of a relevant Business or Commerce postgraduate qualification, combined with extensive expertise and management experience in financial management and financial advisory. In addition, current membership with the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants (or equivalent) or other relevant industry body.
  • Experience in a senior leadership and financial management role within a complex organization characterized by robust governance structures and administrative processes.
  • Demonstrated resilience, strong self-awareness, and the ability to effectively balance competing demands in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in using contemporary technology and data analytics to support, streamline, and inform decision-making.
  • Expertise in undertaking budget development and management, financial analysis and reporting, cost models, scenario analysis within a complex and dynamic environment.
  • Proven ability to implement comprehensive business partnership solutions and demonstrated skill in proactively developing, maintaining, and enhancing constructive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strong people leadership and management skills, including the ability to establish and monitor workflows and coach and manage individuals and teams for performance and development.
  • High level of business and commercial acumen, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Ability to understand complex business environments, identify growth opportunities, and effectively negotiate with stakeholders.
  • Highly developed, innovation, and problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of initiating and leading change.
  • Ability to initiate, design, develop, and implement new policies, practices, and business systems. Experienced in creating and refining frameworks that enhance efficiency and align with organizational goals.
  • Highly developed computing application knowledge and skills, including financial packages and contemporary technologies designed to deliver financial insights and solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both in the preparation of written documentation and the effective liaison with stakeholders, including senior and executive staff and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to a positive and safe work environment for you and others, by modeling and promoting conduct that is culturally capable, inclusive, respectful, and ethical.
  • Solid understanding of university operations, systems, and funding mechanisms, with practical experience in navigating the academic and administrative landscape of higher education institutions (desirable).

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