Research Finance Advisor

Job no: 0051950
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Research, Innovation & Commercialisation (RIC)  
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,450-$104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

• Work across diverse teams and liaise with various stakeholders   
• Work for a supportive manager who values your achievements and development 
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
As the Research Finance Officer, you will manage a portfolio of funding programs/streams and awards allocated to the faculty. You will be the single point of contact for Chief Investigators (CI's) for the duration of the funding programs, including supporting CI's in managing financial resources and navigating complex funding rules. You will also manage all financial aspects of the various projects within the portfolio, including but not limited to; advice on budgeting, interim and final cost claims, expenditure reports and reporting to partners where required.   

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong Finance background to provide an excellent level of customer service to our stakeholders! Your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allow you to develop strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. If this sounds like you, join us today and take your career to the next level! 

Responsibilities include: 

• Delivery of finance and related support to a specific group of academic clients, within the catalogue of services delivered by the Research Finance function under the University’s shared services model
• Maintaining key relationships with Faculty stakeholders and other allied finance shared services functions, working as a trusted advisor in connection with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and related dimensions of the Faculty’s research operations
• Provide support to academics in the development of grant and contract budgets
• Collaborate with other functions within the CFO Group, contributing to the development of Faculty budget and forecasts in connection with externally funded research and non-research projects.

Who we are looking for

Along with your excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, you demonstrate good judgment and initiative. You are capable of undertaking tasks independently while knowing when to seek advice and escalate issues as needed.

Your strong communication skills enable you to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Your commitment to providing high-quality, user-friendly, and responsive client service sets you apart.

The ideal candidate should have experience in an advisory role, dealing with stakeholders at all levels, and a solid understanding of financial reporting or analysis.

You will also have:

• Relevant experience in managing research, projects or contracts 
• Sound financial acumen and understanding of management accounting practices.
• strong stakeholder management is a must 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team- Research, Innovation & Commercialisation (RIC)  

RIC is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. 

RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery. 

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

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