Commercial Finance: Principal and Senior Analyst Opportunities

3 weeks ago

North Geelong, Australia DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Full time
  • Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
  • Full-time and continuing – Commencing from 24th February 2025
  • An attractive salary package on offer | 17% Superannuation

We are building a new Commercial Finance capability as part of the Finance & Assurance function at Deakin University.  This team is pivotal in supporting Deakin's strategic and commercial investments and project decision making.

The Commercial Finance team will independently assess the financial viability of strategic projects and initiatives and commercial activities and partnerships, identifying financial risks along with risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.

The team will deliver quality financial modelling with a focus on commercial decision support and investment evaluation to justify potential investment by quantifying benefits and identifying KPI’s, providing impactful analysis and return on investment insights and recommendations.

The Commercial Finance team will act as a trusted adviser for the development and execution of effective and efficient practices in the development of business cases including application of sound commercial principles ensuring alignment with university wide activities.

About the Principal, Commercial Finance role:

The Principal, Commercial Finance acts as a trusted advisor offer expert analysis to manage financial aspects of strategic projects and initiatives and commercial initiatives across the University. The role collaborates across multiple practices and processes to achieve the engagement of a network of stakeholders with different contributions. The role is actively involved in and concerned with the influencing of others to achieve outcomes in alignment with university strategies and goals and drives changes which improve operational policies, practices and methods.

The role reports to Associate Director, Commercial Finance and supports the University in achieving its short-term and long-term strategic and financial goals enabling effective decision-making through implementing structured return on investment frameworks and tools and commercial models.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Principal, Commercial Finance.pdf

About the Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance role:

The Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance is responsible for providing in-depth analysis and insights to support business decisions and enhance commercial performance. The role involves preparing and/or validating complex business cases in connection with major projects and strategic initiatives enabling effective decision-making through implementing structured return on investment frameworks and tools and commercial models.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance.pdf

To be successful, you’ll have:

  • A postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or business administration, and CA/CPA qualification in required.
  • Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial financial analysis.
  • Proven experience in managing complex financial projects and providing strategic financial insights.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and drive decision-making.
  • Proficiency in financial software, project management tools, and spreadsheets (e.g., Excel).

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday 8th December, 2024

Who are we?

Deakin is a leading public university in Victoria, transforming education for over 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online campus. As a progressive, open-minded institution, we’re proud to deliver the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and to consistently rank in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Why work with us?

Deakin aspires to be Australia's most progressive university, with the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion underpinning our approach to education, research, employability, digital delivery, innovation, and partnerships for impact. Our vision is for an inclusive environment where we value and celebrate diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We want Deakin to be a place where all staff and students feel included and respected for their unique perspectives and talents.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

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