Finance Manager

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian National University invites a senior finance leader to join Finance and Business Services. The role leads a finance team, delivers budgeting, forecasting, modelling and business case development, and provides strategic financial advice to senior management.

Successful candidates will have CA/CPA credentials, extensive financial leadership experience in a large organisation, and TM1 proficiency. Fixed-term until 31 December 2028 in Canberra, with a competitive salary and 17%

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic financial initiatives within a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a finance team delivering budgeting, forecasting, modelling and business case development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Financial leadership

People leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Communication

Education

CA or CPA membership

Tools

TM1

Job description

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary package:$141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (until 31 December 2028)

Position overview

The Australian National University, one of the world's leading research universities, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced finance leader to join the University's Finance and Business Services Division (F&B).

F&B supports the University's strategic and operational goals through the provision of professional financial management, planning, reporting and business partnering services. The Finance Manager is a key member of the Finance Business Partnering team and works closely with senior leaders across Colleges and Portfolio areas to provide strategic financial advice, support decision-making and ensure effective stewardship of University resources.

The position is responsible for leading a finance team and delivering high-quality financial management services, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, business case development, performance reporting and financial analysis. The role provides trusted advice to senior management, supports the development and implementation of financial strategies, and contributes to the achievement of the University's strategic objectives. The Finance Manager also plays a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening financial capability across the client group, and ensuring compliance with University policies and financial governance requirements.

The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications with CA or CPA membership and have substantial experience providing strategic financial leadership within a large and complex organisation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial planning and analysis capabilities, excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, proven people leadership experience, and the ability to influence decision-making through the provision of insightful and pragmatic financial advice. Experience in the higher education sector and proficiency with enterprise financial systems, including TM1, will be highly regarded.

For further information, please contact Niyati Bhatt, Director, Finance Business Partnering, Finance and Business Services, E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

F&B focuses on providing the best quality support to the ANU. A Merit pool of applicants will be kept for future recruitment needs.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with Background Checking Procedure and National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.