Apply now Job no: 564739
Work type: Full-time
Location: Flexible, Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Finance
Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus, Geelong – Waurn Ponds or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangementsFull-time and continuing – Commencing from 24th February 2025HEW 7 ($101,858 – $112,156) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)Why work with us? At Deakin, you'll be joining a community of passionate researchers, educators, and professionals united by a mission to make a real difference. Our commitment to ground-breaking research, world-class teaching, and learning extends across diverse communities—from regional areas to metropolitan campuses. This is where people come to make an impact, not only on students and communities but on society as a whole. Alongside these meaningful pursuits, you'll experience a supportive, collaborative team culture that values innovation, inclusion, and the drive to excel.
Who are we? Deakin is a leading public university in Victoria, transforming education for over 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online campus. As a progressive, open-minded institution, we're proud to deliver the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and to consistently rank in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
About the role: The Finance Analyst is responsible for working alongside Project Managers on projects of varying scope and complexity, delivering financial oversight and actionable analysis to achieve financial objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Central Planning & Reporting, this role involves analysing Project financials, preparing reports, and assisting with budget management to ensure the effective use of financial resources.
The Finance Analyst, Project Finance will: Assist with overall project finance and financial reporting requirements.Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, variances and consolidation.Administer month end reporting including system interfaces, accruals and direct/indirect cost verification.Assist with ensuring the integrity of project cost data captured in the ERP system, including prompt rectification of coding errors.Support end of month reconciliation, reporting and compliance activities.Analyse project financial data and provide recommendations for improvements.Collect, validate, and analyse financial data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting and decision-making.To be successful, you'll have: A postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or business administration and CA/CPA qualification in required.Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; orAn equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting.Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with financial software and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
Applications close at 11:55 pm on Monday 9th December 2024. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Advertised: 25 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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