Finance Business Partner

• $111,152 to $125,191 pa (HEW8)
• Ongoing, Full Time, Joondalup or Mt Lawley Campus
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES CENTRE
$111,152 to $125,191 pa (HEW 8) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
2 X ROLES AT JOONDALUP CAMPUS
1 X ROLE AT MT LAWLEY CAMPUS
FULLTIME, ONGOING

Overview
The Finance and Business Services Centre (FBSC) Finances Team have the primary responsibility to deliver high quality financial management and business support to their clients through the following activities:

• Support the Deans, Directors and other executives in the achievement of the University’s strategic objectives;
• Provide financial leadership and direction, specifically in relation to budgeting /forecasting, student load planning, management reporting, performance monitoring, business development and asset management;
• Offer financial leadership in research initiatives, encompassing revenue generation, financial management, and acquittal processes; and
• Ensure consistent application of finance processes and procedures.

FBSC have three (3) Finance Teams and are looking to fill a Finance Business Partner role in each of those teams, who will report to the teams Finance Manager. The Finance Business Partner role is to provide specialist financial information and advice, quality management reporting, planning and financial services supported by quality analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision making and planning. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective distribution of funds while adhering to financial regulations and policies, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance in financial processes. The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders is critical to the success of this role.

The ideal candidate will have:

Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (typically Business, Commerce or Management) with a major in Accounting or Finance with membership to a professional accounting body. 

Experience: 

 An extensive record in financial or management accounting within a large, complex and/or diverse organisation, demonstrated experience in cost accounting, performance reporting, combined with a strong analytical and business orientation to contribute to the decision-making process of management.

Experience in partnering with business unit leadership to better understand, analyse and interpret business performance including process improvement and internal controls.

Demonstrated experience and advanced proficiency in using MS office suite, a large ERP system (Oracle and TM1 preference) and Enterprise Information systems.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
These full time, ongoing positions attracts remuneration of $111,152 to $125,191pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call one of the following Finance Managers for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the

Position Description.  

Closing Date:

Applications close on MONDAY, 8 JANUARY 2024 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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