Senior Finance Analyst
Senior Finance Analyst
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Job Description
- Flexible location offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus or Geelong Waurn Ponds hybrid work arrangements
- Fulltime and fixed term until September 2026
- HEW 8 $114231 $% Superannuation
Why work with us
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. As one of Australias largest universities Deakin has strong global linkages worldclass research and an education portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience. Were proud to be a progressive and openminded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities.
At Deakin you will enjoy a range of benefits including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your worklife balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive supportive culture and environment to work in both online and on campus.
About the role:
The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for providing advanced financial analysis forecasting and reporting to support the universitys financial planning and decisionmaking processes. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in managing financial performance developing financial models and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
As a Senior Finance Analyst you will:
- Conduct indepth financial analysis to evaluate the universitys financial performance including revenue expenditures and investment activities. Identify trends variances and areas for improvement.
- Lead the development and management of annual budgets and financial forecasts. Provide insights and recommendations to support budgetary decisions and longterm financial planning.
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports including variance analysis financial statements and performance metrics. Ensure reports are accurate timely and align with institutional goals.
- Collect validate and analyse financial data from various sources to support strategic decisionmaking. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records and systems.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support scenario analysis strategic planning and financial projections. Use models to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
To be successful youll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in accounting and finance; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in financial modelling forecasting and variance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
Heres how to apply:
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Marielle Felix (Senior Manager Faculty Financial Planning & Analysis) on
For a copy of the position description please see below:
Applications for this position close on Wednesday 4 June 2055 at 11:55pm.
Are You Ready
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
