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Senior Finance Business Partner

Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
The Senior Finance Business Partner will be working closely with a variety of internal stakeholders across the Research arm of the University. The Business Partner will provide insights, analysis and recommendations to allow the business to make evidence based decisions to drive commercial outcomes for the University. This is a stand alone role, however will work closely with a team of Business Partners, Analysts and the core Finance Team.
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  • Commercial opportunity to work with an established University
  • Supporting the Research arm of the business, providing insights and analysis

About Our Client

A well established University located in Melbourne.

Job Description

The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead on-

  • Partner with a large variety of stakeholders across the Business
  • Driving key commercial decisions with a focus on the Research budget (circa $60m)
  • Provide high quality and timely financial analysis and recommendations to stakeholders that delivers the right outcomes for the business through evidence based decision-making.
  • Engage and partner with key stakeholders to understand business needs and influence outcomes to drive positive change that enables achievement of University and Portfolio strategic objectives.
  • Lead the development and support the facilitation of the implementation of cost savings initiatives and ensure they are aligned with the University's overall strategic plan and direction.
  • Prepare regular monthly and quarterly management reports for circulation and discussion with Portfolio stakeholders, ensuring that risks and opportunities are clearly articulated and addressed.
  • Support the preparation of business cases and proposals, including value for money and validation of benefits realisation for new business initiatives that support growth and operational improvement.
  • Develop strategies to manage the preparation of internal budgets, forecasts and monthly performance reporting and contribute to the development and implementation of efficient and effective practices within the broader Finance team.
  • Undertake scenario modelling and analytics to determine financial viability of proposed strategic and project initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Finance Business Partner will meet the below agenda-

  • Qualified CPA or CA
  • Proven track record and relevant experience working in a finance business partnering position
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders, including very strong interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and influence decision-making and constructively challenging the business.
  • Well demonstrated capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results determined by critical dates in an organisational environment.
  • Proven management experience in the ability to plan strategic operations, develop policy and procedures to balance and satisfy competing urgent demands, to display initiative, to drive and deliver continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor expenditure and ensure effective utilisation of budget allocations to meet objectives and to identify, assess and prioritise competing demands to deliver high-quality services within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated understanding of key business drivers behind financial performance.
  • Advanced skills in Excel, including the ability to develop financial models to evaluate and support business decisions.
  • Experience with Finance One is desirable
  • Previous finance experience in the educational sector or experience working with Research reporting.



What's on Offer

The Senior Finance Business Partner position is offering between $120,000- $130,000 base + 17% super depending on the candidates background and experience.

The role is offering flexible working (3/2 split in office).

Contact
Robert Husbands
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6486623
Phone number
0466534137

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Financial, Planning & Analysis
What is your industry?
Not For Profit
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Robert Husbands
Consultant phone
0466534137
Job Reference
JN-072024-6486623

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