Manager (Reporting and Analytics)

• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Salary range: Level 9 $117,049 - $123,858 plus 17% superannuation  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University. 

About the team  

The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.

Finance undertakes this role through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance and Procurement.

About the opportunity  

You will be responsible for Enterprise level reporting and analytics services as well as standardised reporting and analytics templates and standardised financial models.

You will also manage a team that is responsible for the delivery of internal and external management reporting and other ad-hoc reports or analytics required by the University Executive, Governing Committees including acquittal of funding arrangements.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• A degree or other tertiary qualification, with over 5 years of experience in financial performance management or related disciplines
• Full professional member of a recognized Australian or International equivalent accounting body
• Substantial experience in financial management reporting, data analytics and Executive and governance reporting, including automation of reports
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into insights for use in informing customer decision making delivery
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with successful record of addressing identified problems/issues with practical solutions and outcomes
• Substantial experience of successful leadership of people in the workplace and including building productive and cooperative teams creating effective communication and consultation processes

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description. Please see the position description prior to applying:   Manager (Reporting and Analytics).pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55PM on Monday, 15 November  

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

Application Details:  Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:01 Nov 2021 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:15 Nov 2021 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time