Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Extensive training and professional发展

Onsite childcare facilities

Onsite vacation care

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised Sport & Aquatic Centre

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy

Job summary

Macquarie University Health is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting and business analysis across the university’s health enterprises. You will partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to drive insights, forecasts and improvements in reporting and systems.

The role focuses on budgeting, long-range planning and capital projections, with exposure to multiple clinics and services within a leading university health network.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to build financial models and conduct scenario analyses.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large data sets.
• BI systems and reporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos TM1, Calumo.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with large ERP systems (preferably FinanceOne).

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance across revenue, expenditure, workforce and activity trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with meaningful analysis.
• Develop budget templates, forecasts and long-term financial plans for Macquarie University Health.
• Support detailed 5-year budgets for senior Finance stakeholders.
• Build financial models and cost-benefit analyses for business cases and planning.
• Enhance reporting, planning and BI systems; collaborate with IT on data quality and automation.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and respond to financial enquiries.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Business Intelligence

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Cognos TM1

Calumo

FinanceOne

Job description

Macquarie University – Macquarie University NSW

To support financial planning, management reporting and analysis across Macquarie University Health including providing support to senior members in the Finance Planning and Analysis team.

• Base salary from $114,992 - $124,676 (HEW Level 7), plus 17% superannuation
• Full-time continuing role
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the role

We’re looking for a commercially minded and analytically drivenFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analystto join our high performing finance team at Macquarie University Health.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse healthcare enterprise, providing financial insights, forecasting and performance analysis that support operational and strategic decision making.

Working closely with Finance colleagues and operational stakeholders, you will contribute to financial planning, performance reporting and business analysis while supporting improvements in financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities for Macquarie University Health.

What you will do

• Analyse financial and operational performance, including revenue, expenditure, workforce and activity trends, to identify key drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, providing meaningful analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Develop budget templates, forecasts and long-term financial plans for Macquarie University Health, including capital projections, assumption validation and system uploads.
• Support the preparation of detailed 5-year budgets (including capital) for senior Finance stakeholders.
• Build financial models, evaluations and cost-benefit analyses to support business cases, service planning and operational improvements.
• Support the enhancement of reporting, planning and business intelligence systems, collaborating with IT to improve data quality, automation and workflows
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across Finance and the broader business, addressing financial enquiries and coordinating with operational managers

About Us

Macquarie University Health is Macquarie University's integrated health and medical enterprise, encompassing Macquarie University Hospital, medical imaging, mental health services (Mindspot) and a network of more than 20 specialist clinics. As the University's largest controlled entity, it generates annual turnover in excess of $200 million.

Given the scale, complexity and commercial nature of Macquarie University Health's operations, it is supported by a dedicated Finance function that provides end-to-end financial performance management and business partnering. Operating within the broader Macquarie University Group Finance structure, Macquarie University Health Finance serves as a critical enabler of informed decision-making across a uniquely diverse and fast-growing health enterprise.

About you (Selection Criteria)

You have expertise in conducting research and analysis with a commercial focus, within a large organisation with complex accounting and reporting requirements. Experience in FP&A in a healthcare context would be an advantage.

You are an excellent communicator, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You build and maintain good, respectful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, consistently demonstrating professionalism and a collaborative mindset to achieve shared outcomes.

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to build and apply financial models and conduct scenario analyses.
• Strong experience in forecasting financials, budget preparation and financial modelling to produce business models.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, identify material issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Business Intelligence systems and reporting platforms skills e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos TM1, Calumo.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably FinanceOne).

*Please note this role requires a criminal record check.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

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A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.