Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting

2 days ago


North Ryde, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Competitive annual package Circa $190K (including superannuation)
- Full time continuing position based at Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
- High performance Group Finance team. Hybrid working arrangements

Shape the financial strategy behind one of Australia’s leading universities.

At Macquarie University, we pride ourselves on tackling the real and complex challenges that shape our communities. We are now seeking a proactive and experienced Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting to join our high-performing Group Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the delivery of consolidated board-level financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting and provide expert advice that drives informed strategic decision making at the highest levels.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Head of Group Financial Planning and Analysis you will:
- Lead the development, consolidation and delivery of high-quality financial management reports, board papers and executive presentations.- Provide specialist advice on long-term strategic planning, budgets, forecasts, and financial modelling and analysis.- Champion improvements to financial planning, analysis and reporting processes, ensuring quality, efficiency and alignment with the University’s strategic financial objectives.- Influence, collaborate with and build trusted relationships with finance colleagues and executive stakeholders.- Manage projects that enable data-driven insights and reporting enhancements working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure project milestones and timelines are achieved.- Provide expert knowledge to Group Finance in business cases, financial modelling and evaluation, and cost-benefit analysis ensuring benefit commitments are included in future forecasts, budgets and long-term plans- Lead and coach a small high-performing team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

About you

You are a strategic finance professional with the following skills, knowledge and experience (selection criteria):
- Extensive experience delivering complex board-level reporting in a large, multi-faceted organisation.- Strong ability to influence, collaborate and develop credible partnerships with senior executive stakeholders.- A proactive, inquisitive mindset - you enjoy solving problems, improving processes and turning data into meaningful insights.- Outstanding attention to detail, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Proven capability to juggle multiple time-sensitive priorities in a dynamic environment.- A relevant degree in accounting or finance and CA/CPA qualifications (required).- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP and reporting systems such as FinanceOne, TM1, Calumo or Power BI is highly regarded.

About us

Group Finance provides critical financial services and strategic support to enable the University’s teaching, research and community impact. The Financial Planning and Analysis team owns the budgeting and forecasting process and works closely with Finance Business Partners to deliver actionable insights across Macquarie University’s diverse operations.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.

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We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the

staff benefits

on offer.

How to apply
- This position requires qualification and criminal history checks.

Application Closes: Sunday 13 July 2025

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Alison Palmer, Head of Group Financial Planning and Analysis via

or Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition on


Applications Close:
13/07/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
- Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.


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