Research Finance Advisor

**Job no**:0057452
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Department**:Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Manage the financial operations of assigned research funding programs, serving as the main point of contact for Chief Investigators from start to finish.**:

- **Contribute to impactful research by driving financial efficiency and compliance, while enhancing processes at a prestigious institution.**:

- **Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment**

**About the Role**
The Research Finance Advisor will manage a portfolio of funding programs, acting as the primary contact for Chief Investigators (CIs). This includes supporting CIs in financial resource management and compliance with complex funding rules. Additionally, the role involves overseeing all financial aspects of the projects and collaborating with leadership to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Deliver finance support to academic clients within the Research Finance function under the University's shared services model.
- Act as a trusted advisor, maintaining relationships with Faculty stakeholders, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for research operations.
- Support the development of grant and contract budgets, collaborating on process improvements and system changes with the Supervisor.
- Provide accurate management reporting and contribute to Faculty budget forecasts for externally funded research and non-research projects.

**Who we are looking for**

You will also have:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline, coupled with practical experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Either hold or be working towards a CPA/CA qualification, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. **This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your new team - Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC)**
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

**What we offer you**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

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**Join Us**
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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

**Please note that you are **not required** to respond to the selection criteria in the.**

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**Advertised**: 16 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 30 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time