Finance Operations Lead — Hybrid, 16-Month Contract

UNSW; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 108 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working options

Extra December leave

Career development

Course discounts

Superannuation contributions

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

UNSW is seeking a Finance Support Services Supervisor to lead a team delivering high‑quality financial administration, processing and customer support across Faculties and Divisions. This 16‑month fixed‑term role focuses on service excellence, accuracy, and compliance in a large, dynamic university environment.

You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal processing and reporting, while driving process improvements and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualificações

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Progress towards, or completion of, a CA or CPA qualification will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or coordinating staff within a finance, shared services or customer‑focused operational environment.
• Experience delivering transactional finance services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general finance administration or related activities.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures and financial guidelines.
• Proven ability to build positive stakeholder relationships and deliver high‑quality customer service in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience using enterprise finance systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Support Services Officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Oversee the delivery of finance support services, ensuring high levels of accuracy, compliance and customer service.
• Provide advice and support to stakeholders on finance processes, policies and procedures, resolving complex enquiries where required.
• Monitor and coordinate transactional finance activities, ensuring service standards and operational targets are achieved.
• Support financial administration activities, including reconciliations, journal processing and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with University policies, financial controls and relevant legislative requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance service delivery, efficiency and stakeholder experience.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Faculties, Divisions and the broader Finance community.
• Contribute to operational planning, workforce management and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Support Services team.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

UNSW is seeking a Finance Support Services Supervisor to lead a team delivering high‑quality financial administration, processing and customer support across Faculties and Divisions. This 16‑month fixed‑term role focuses on service excellence, accuracy, and compliance in a large, dynamic university environment.

You will oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal processing and reporting, while driving process improvements and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.