Associate Finance Manager

• Full time, continuing opportunity
• Associate Finance Manager position
• Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney are looking for an Associate Finance Manager to deliver a full suite of financial services to a diversified client base within the Sydney Law School and Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In this role, you will invest significant effort towards holistically understanding your client groups to proactively deliver operational financial management and accounting services. Collaborating with other Financial Services staff and other relevant areas of the University, you will provide a consultative and integrated financial service offering.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support Senior Finance Manager in the development of strategic annual plans which identify the current and future key issues and needs for the client portfolio
• perform complex financial analysis and draw insights to support your client base with their strategic or operational decision making
• support the development of portfolio activities/budgets and undertake advanced accounting and management reporting using a variety of financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• work closely with your client groups to identify, develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• maintain and champion compliance with Procurement and Finance policies and procedures across client groups
• undertake other duties as required

About you

• has relevant tertiary qualifications
• membership of CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or equivalent (or is currently in the process of acquiring membership/qualification)
• proven ability to provide operational financial insights, sound financial management, decision support, advice, and analysis to a varied client group
• enhanced relationship management skills across all levels of the organisation, instilling confidence, and trust across a complex and diversified client portfolio
• proactive engagement with key stakeholders in the client portfolio to support the implementation of strategic transformation and change initiatives and ensure the successful implementation and realisation of key outcomes
• advanced analytical skills and experience working across large and complex data sets
• competency in navigating across a complex (matrix reporting) enterprise
• experience in interpreting, applying, and integrating complex financial policies and procedures, external requirements, and accounting standards.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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