Finance Business Partner

**Job no**: 0052001
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Department**:Chief Financial Operating Group; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
**Salary**:UOM 7- $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Support strategic and operational goals by providing financial guidance and managing financial performance through business partnering.**:

- **Highly interactive role with a focus on translating complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders.**:

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

**About the Role**
The Finance Business partner is a highly interactive and visible role that partners with those with significant financial accountability within the business (e.g. Department head) to support the achievement of strategic and operational goals. Through an embedded business partnering model, the Finance Business Partner supports the business by managing financial performance, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively, providing financial insights and decision-making support.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide strategic financial guidance, optimise resource allocation, and monitor financial performance, collaborating with divisional leadership and stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identify trends, and communicate insights to inform decision-making and mitigate risks.
- Support Senior Finance Business Partner, contributing to a high-performing team and fostering strong relationships.

**Who we are looking for**

You will also have:

- Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA); or
- Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Accounting or other relevant disciplines, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Knowledge of large financial planning tools such as Oracle, Hyperion and Workday as well as experience in business intelligence tools such as MicroStrategy is highly desirable.

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 - Chief Financial Officer Group**
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group provides financial expertise and leadership to ensure the University remains financially sustainable in the short and long term. It does this by:

- Developing and implementing financial strategy
- Allocating financial resources efficiently and effectively to strategic and operational goals
- Monitoring, analysing and assessing financial and business performance and position
- Highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending or implementing actions
- Ensuring value for money in commercial dealings and
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation and obligations

**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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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

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

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

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the.

**Advertised**: 29 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 12 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time