Finance Analyst, Planning and Reporting

Victoria University; City of Maribyrnong; On-site; AUD 87,381 - 94,582; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their dynamic Financial Planning & Reporting team. This exciting role involves coordinating budgets and forecasts, ensuring data integrity, and producing reports for various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a CPA or CA member with substantial experience in budget preparation and management reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a leading educational institution while working in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in budget and forecasting preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare budgets and forecasts for the University.
• Ensure data integrity for Month End and Year End tasks.

Skills

Budget Preparation

Forecasting

Management Reporting

Variance Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

• Job Category: Data Analytics, Business Intelligence & Reporting Management
• Posting Date: 03/05/2025, 11:41 PM
• Locations: Footscray Park
• Apply Before: 03/16/2025, 10:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

This is a one-year Fixed Term position at a HEP 6, $87,381 - $94,582 plus 17% superannuation classification, working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week.

• Join the university of Opportunity.
• Join a highly motivated and enthusiastic team, Finance Business Services.
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

About the role

The Finance Analyst, Planning and Reporting will be an integral part of the Financial Planning & Reporting team, coordinating and preparing budgets & forecasts and producing relevant reports on the University’s performance for a range of stakeholders. Ensuring data integrity of Month End and Year End tasks and evaluating practices to inform continuous improvement will be key features of this interesting and challenging role.

About the person

A CPA or CA member, or currently working towards this qualification, you will have significant experience in budget and forecasting preparation, management reporting and variance analysis in a complex organisational environment. Recognised for your ability to successfully manage several projects simultaneously and meet critical dates and timelines, you will enjoy working in a collaborative team committed to the achievement of common goals. An agile person operating in an ever-changing business environment. A confident, and skilled communicator, you will see this role as a great opportunity to take the next step in your finance career.

Duties

The full list of the major tasks and key selection criteria for this role can be found in the Position Description.

Applications must be uploaded as a single document comprising:

• Your curriculum vitae/resume, and
• Your responses to the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 9.00am on Monday the 17th of March 2025.

Who Do You Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Robyn Holt, Senior Finance Manager, Planning & Reporting by email at [e-mail].

For further information relating to the position or recruitment process, please contact Shiva Foroutan, People & Culture Officer by email at [e-mail].

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone.