Strategic Management Accountant: Budgeting & Forecasting

University of Western Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Superannuation (17%)

Salary packaging

Incremental progression

Course discounts (UWA courses)

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Management Accountant (Group) to shape the university’s financial future through strategic planning, forecasting and high-impact analysis.

You will join a collaborative finance team delivering insights that influence key decisions across the University, with a full-time ongoing appointment and a base salary in the $120k–$132k p.a. range plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Full professional membership of a recognised Australian accounting body.
• Substantial and extensive experience in financial planning for large organisations with multiple funding arrangements.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in coordinating, preparing and monitoring complex consolidated budgets, forecasting and income/expenditure management.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the annual budget and regular reforecasting process.
• Use data to develop driver-based planning insights, what-if scenarios and long-term financial impact projections.
• Understand and advise on planning models and underlying business drivers, contribute to model changes and ensure data integrity of budgeting systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA membership

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Management Accountant (Group) to shape the university’s financial future through strategic planning, forecasting and high-impact analysis.

You will join a collaborative finance team delivering insights that influence key decisions across the University, with a full-time ongoing appointment and a base salary in the $120k–$132k p.a. range plus 17% superannuation.