Senior Research Finance Advisor

4 weeks ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

The University of Melbourne is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Finance Advisor to join our Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing a portfolio of complex funding programs, providing expert financial guidance to Chief Investigators, and supporting the delivery of high-quality research projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain key relationships with senior Faculty stakeholders and finance services, providing trusted advice on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for research operations.
  • Deliver finance support to academic clients, focusing on complex, high-value funding arrangements within the Research Finance function.
  • Supervise, mentor, and train up to three junior staff, while reviewing and improving finance-related processes to enhance service delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal functions to support grant budget development, implement system changes, and provide accurate management reporting.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong focus on continuous improvement, excellent organisational, communication, and financial skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.

Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline, coupled with practical experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • A CPA/CA qualification or working towards obtaining it, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development.
  • Experience with Workday, with implementation experience highly desirable.

About Us

The University of Melbourne is a world-renowned institution with a strong commitment to research and innovation. Our Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) team is dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission, working closely with academics, industry partners, funding agencies, and government agencies.

What We Offer

In addition to the opportunity to work with a world-class team, we offer a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses.



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