Strategic Management Accountant — University Finance

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging

12 months progression

Discount on UWA courses

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a senior finance professional 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.

The role offers a full-time ongoing appointment with a base salary ranging from AU$120,912 to AU$132,161 per year, 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 coordinating, preparing and monitoring complex consolidated budgets, forecasting and income/expenditure management.
• Highly developed analytical and report writing skills, with demonstrated experience in balancing big picture with financial accuracy and attention to detail.

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.
• Advise on planning models and underlying business drivers, contribute to model changes, ensure data integrity within budgeting models and systems.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a senior finance professional 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.

The role offers a full-time ongoing appointment with a base salary ranging from AU$120,912 to AU$132,161 per year, plus 17% superannuation.