Position Number: 0033866
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until October 2025
Department: Chief Financial Officers Group (CFO Group)
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Deliver data-driven financial insights to support the University’s financial sustainability.
- High-visibility role, collaborating with senior leaders to impact key business decisions.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst provides critical financial analysis and insights to senior management, supporting both short- and long-term financial sustainability at the University. In this role, you will drive the financial planning cycle, offer strategic guidance to Finance Business Partners, and monitor financial performance to inform key business decisions. Your expertise in data visualisation and storytelling will be essential in enhancing financial planning activities across the University.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting annual financial cycles, manage budget consolidations, and enhance the University’s financial management model.
- Conducting detailed analysis to inform development of key financial performance reports. Identify risks and opportunities and provide strategic financial insights to support informed decision making.
- Managing data uploads, ensure accuracy in planning tools, and develop templates and models to improve financial planning.
- Building relationships with key finance and corporate teams and support training on financial planning processes.
Who we are looking for
You will bring expertise in financial management and planning within complex environments, with exceptional analytical skills and a keen attention to detail. You will excel in distilling complex financial data into meaningful insights, communicating clearly with senior stakeholders, and effectively managing and prioritising tasks to deliver high standards and drive continuous improvement.
You will also have:
- Full qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or possess graduate/postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent mix of qualifications and experience.
- Proficiency in large financial planning tools, such as Hyperion, Workday or Adaptive Planning.
- Familiarity and experience with business intelligence tools like MicroStrategy.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Chief Financial Officer Group
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Group provides financial expertise and leadership to ensure the University remains financially sustainable in the short and long term. It does this by:
- Developing and implementing financial strategy
- Allocating financial resources efficiently and effectively to strategic and operational goals
- Monitoring, analysing and assessing financial and business performance and position
- Highlighting risks and opportunities and recommending or implementing actions
- Ensuring value for money in commercial dealings and
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation and obligations
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
