Financial Planning and Reporting Lead

1 day ago

Berwick, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time $131,635 per year

Provide leadership in finance, business planning and service.

  • Finance – Mt Helen, Berwick or Gippsland Campus
  • Full-time, fixed-term appointment until July 2027
  • HEW 9 - $131,635 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 23/11/2025

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

You will perform a vital support role to ensure that the Corporate and Commercial Finance Team (CCFT) meets its responsibilities to ensure sound financial management, planning, budgeting, forecasting and all internal reporting aspects. You will work closely with management in managing all internal/management reporting requirements and provide analytical support to business partners.

You will:

  • lead the provision of strategic reports, insights, and expert analysis;
  • lead the development of accurate budgets, forecasts, and outlooks;
  • develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the University's operating environment;
  • drive continuous improvement ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs and achievement of broader team objectives; and
  • champion a cost-conscious culture and embed value-for-money principles in decision-making processes.

About you

You will have experience in working with a high level of independence, using considerable initiative, and providing advice to staff at senior levels. You will have demonstrated experience of financial/accounting principles and fundamentals of financial planning with experience to interpret and address diverse and complex problems and keep up to date of government policy, understanding the political environment and how it may impact the University.

You will possess:

  • demonstrated expertise in financial and accounting principles, with advanced capability in financial planning, analysis;
  • extensive experience in financial report preparation and analysing/summarising complex data;
  • strong record of delivering high-quality outputs, demonstrating exceptional organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills;
  • demonstrated experience and proven expertise in financial planning; and
  • demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 23 November 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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.

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