1. Continuous, Full Time
2. Competitive Salary
3. Salary Packaging Opportunities
4. Ref: JR103105
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
About Us
The Finance team is a proactive, valued, and trusted business partner within the University and provides significant contributions towards the implementation of the University’s strategic plan. The team is dedicated to creating a customer focused and collaborative environment, empowering decision makers in the delivery of innovative education and research.
The Role
The Manager, Finance Business Partnering (Central, Offices & Capital) will collaborate with the Head of Financial Performance and the Manager, Finance Business Partnering (Colleges & Research) to oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics for the University, supporting strategic and operational decisions.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
5. Owning and coordinating the development and ongoing enhancement of financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting systems and processes as well as the delivery of overall financial performance outcomes.
6. Production of reports for the consolidated University’s financial performance, including routine reporting to Executive and Governance Committees.
7. Develop and lead a high-performing and service-orientated culture.
8. Lead a team to work with Budget Holders and respective members of the University Executive to ensure delivery of strategic plans and outcomes within operational budgets.
9. Contribute and maintain the design of financial models, data analysis, and reports.
10. Proactively plan, manage, and report the University’s cash position, including assessment of funding requirements and investment opportunities.
What you’ll bring to this role
11. Degree or other tertiary qualification, with over 10 years experience in financial performance management or related disciplines,
12. Full professional member of a recognised Australian or International equivalent accounting body,
13. Substantial experience of successful leadership of people in the workplace and including building high performing teams, managing performance and creating effective communication and consultation processes,
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability in developing and delivering high impact, high quality and insightful financial performance management advice and reporting.
15. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups of people.
16. Strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, financial planning and management reporting experience, including use of relevant tools.
17. Substantial experience in operational and consolidated budgeting and forecasting.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.
What you’ll get in return
You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.
Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:
18. Competitive remuneration
19. Paid leave entitlements
20. Flexible work arrangements
21. Salary packaging options
22. Employee Assistance Program
23. On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
To Apply
Please apply by submitting the documents below:
24. A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
25. Your most recent resume (CV)
Please view the position description here.
Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Position contact: Tracy Chang – Head of Financial Performance. Tracy.chang@murdoch.edu.au
Closing date: 15/11/2024 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.