Financial Planning and Reporting Lead

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

You will perform a vital support role to ensure that the Corporate and Commercial Finance Team (CCFT) meets its responsibilities to ensure sound financial management planning budgeting forecasting and all internal reporting aspects. You will work closely with management in managing all internal/management reporting requirements and provide analytical support to business partners.

You will:

• lead the provision of strategic reports insights and expert analysis;

• lead the development of accurate budgets forecasts and outlooks;

• develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Universitys operating environment;

• drive continuous improvement ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs and achievement of broader team objectives; and

• champion a cost-conscious culture and embed value-for-money principles in decision-making processes.
  

About you

You will have experience in working with a high level of independence using considerable initiative and providing advice to staff at senior levels. You will have demonstrated experience of financial/accounting principles and fundamentals of financial planning with experience to interpret and address diverse and complex problems and keep up to date of government policy understanding the political environment and how it may impact the University.

You will possess:

• demonstrated expertise in financial and accounting principles with advanced capability in financial planning analysis;

• extensive experience in financial report preparation and analysing/summarising complex data;

• strong record of delivering high-quality outputs demonstrating exceptional organisational time management and prioritisation skills;

• demonstrated experience and proven expertise in financial planning; and

• demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday 23 November 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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