Senior Analyst, Corporate and Commercial Finance

1 day ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time $113,125 per year

Responsible for a range of financial accounting and management accounting

  • Commercial Finance – Mt Helen Campus
  • Full-time, continuing appointment
  • HEW 8 - $113,125 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 05/10/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Corporate and Commercial Finance is co-responsible for a range of financial accounting and management accounting activities, including but not limited to reconciliations, acquittals, asset management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. You will assist in continuously optimising workload efficiency and identifying opportunities for process improvement to enhance team performance.

You will:

  • execute strategic financial priorities;
  • provide specialist and technical advice and commercial financial support to Vice Chancellor's Senior Team;
  • provide specialist support for a range of corporate accounting activities; and
  • provide specialist support in the preparation of the annual financial statements and external audit.

About you

Reporting to the Head, Corporate Finance, you will have demonstrated experience in effectively managing workload demands through prioritising tasks and making agile, informed decisions to reduce downstream workloads and drive strategic outcomes.

You will possess:

  • extensive experience in partnering and influencing senior stakeholders to drive commercially sound informed decision making;
  • extensive experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial reports and presenting data in a meaningful way;
  • proven track record in managing financial improvement/sustainability projects and promoting a cost-conscious culture across all business units; and
  • demonstrated ability to analyse, integrate, articulate, and contribute to procedural and organisational change, policy development and initiatives in a large organisation with complex workflows.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

  • Analyst, Corporate and Commercial Finance

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia HK Programs Full time

    Ensure the financial compliance and integrity of all financial and commercial information provided.• Finance – Mt Helen Campus• Part-time (0.6), continuing appointment • HEW 7 - $100,779 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 09/11/2025Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good...

  • Graduate Accountant, Corporate and Commercial Finance

    1 day ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia HK Programs Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year

    Perform a range of accounting activities including but not limited to journals, reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting.• Finance – Mt Helen Campus• Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 26/10/2025Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments...

  • Finance Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cleanaway Waste Management Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

    About UsJoin us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most...

  • Corporate Services

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia City of Ballarat Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    Corporate Services – TraineeshipAre you motivated, well spoken, enthusiastic, team orientated and willing to learn?  If you have a great attitude then we have the right job for youThe City of Ballarat has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee in the Corporate Services Department working throughout many areas including Customer Experience, Records,...

  • Senior Lawyer

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Wimmera Health Care Group Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Location:Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our award-winning team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). We're a small team doing in-house law in an exciting and different way. We use good design and ground-breaking technology to support the delivery of human-centred, accessible legal services for...

  • Student Finance Officer

    3 days ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time $638,941 - $799,177 per year

    Finance - Mt Helen CampusPart-time (0.8), fixed-term appointment until November 2026HEW 5 - $79,177 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuationAbout the role The Student Finance Officer is responsible for a range of administrative functions, including the processing of student fee refunds and agent commission payments, ensuring compliance with Government...

  • Senior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Grampians Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Company description: Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.Job description: About the RoleWe're seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our award-winning team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). We're a small team doing in-house law in an exciting and...

  • Project Analyst

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Haymes Paint Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia's largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven't slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or...

  • Commercial Property Sales

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Colliers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company DescriptionAt Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.Job...

  • Administration Trainee

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Workforce Extensions Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

    About Trident Commercial Finance With over 30 years in the industry, Trident Commercial Finance have developed strong relationships with a range of lenders ­that stretches far beyond the major banks, giving them an unlimited network of possibilities when it comes to sourcing the best commercial finance. Whether you are a company or an individual, and...