Senior Analyst, Corporate and Commercial Finance

at  Federation University Australia

You will be co-responsible for a range of financial accounting and management accounting activities.

• Finance – Berwick Campus/Mt Helen Campus or Churchill Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until March 2026
• HEW 8 - $109,300 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 23/02/2025
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
As part of our Corporate and Commercial Finance Team you will be 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:

• provide specialist advice and commercial finance support to senior leaders for a range of management accounting activities;
• provide expert and technical support for a range of financial accounting activities;
• manage financial improvement/sustainability projects and promote a cost-conscious culture;
• triage stakeholder management through the development, and management of the self-service portal; and
• contribute significantly to managing annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting processes.

About you
You will have demonstrated financial accounting knowledge, and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders, strong analytical and problem solving abilities accompanied by experience in financial administration including the development and monitoring of budgets and implementation of effective systems and processes.

You will possess:

• postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications (being Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA) or international equivalent).
• a proven track record in managing financial improvement/sustainability projects and promoting a cost conscious culture;
• demonstrated ability to analyse, integrate, articulate, and contribute to procedural and organisational change, policy development and initiatives; and
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

How to apply
Please apply by Sunday, 23 February 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 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

• Finance – Berwick Campus/Mt Helen Campus or Churchill Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until March 2026
• HEW 8 - $109,300 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuatio