Management Accounting & Budgeting (Accounting)
The Finance Business Partner is focused on delivering high-quality financial and commercial insights, conducting performance monitoring and analytics to support informed decision-making, and managing the submission process for funding requests. The individual will be focused on driving cost control process improvement with their stakeholders rather than be revenue focused.
This organisation delivers the ideal combination of higher education and vocational training, taught by educators with real-world experience and expertise. With a diverse network across multiple campuses the business offers a wide range of degrees, certificates, and diplomas across the full spectrum of higher education and vocational learning.
DescriptionThe Finance Business Partner will lead on-
Continuously review and enhance performance processes and systems within the Foundation, Higher Education, and Corporate areas to promote best practices in business analytics and performance monitoring.Collaborate extensively with department managers, program leads, and academic support teams to maximise revenue by ensuring effective data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and business improvement practices.Provide insights, including market intelligence, commercial analysis, and statistical data, along with recommendations to senior leadership to inform sound business decisions and strategic planning.Assess the commercial viability of new and existing initiatives by preparing detailed reports, case studies, and analyses, including Full Course Assessments.Contribute to the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, market trends, and competitor analysis.Offer advice on processes and standards to maintain data integrity and support robust governance in decision-making.Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure course development is capitalised wherever possible.Manage the coordination and submission processes for funding applications and business opportunities.Provide high-level business partnering to internal and external stakeholders, addressing their needs and requests promptly and effectively.Develop business cases and conduct analysis, including modelling and risk assessments, to recommend strategies that ensure efficient operations, cost-effectiveness, and effective risk management.Undertake research and analysis to support business development and broader organisational goals.Stay informed of changes in the educational sector, particularly government policy updates and auditing body requirements, to support strategy and organisational capability development.ProfileThe Finance Business Partner will need to meet the below criteria-
CA/CPA QualifiedProven experience and specialist expertise in a related data analytics/ reporting / research role.Proven initiative and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to organise, plan, and manage complex tasks using effective management principles, including meeting deadlines, planning, resource allocation, communication, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.Demonstrated strong analytical skills, particularly in interpreting, analysing, and reporting quantitative data, combined with advanced commercial acumen and a solid understanding of commercial drivers and their impact on organisational sustainability.Experience in developing and reviewing business cases that support strategically aligned and financially sound investment decisions.Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, foster collaboration, and translate analysis into actionable insights for maximum organisational benefit, while being able to work both independently and within a team.Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and accurately through analytical reports tailored to an executive audience, utilising various visual presentation methods effectively.Demonstrated commitment to an agile, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach.Experience and knowledge of government policies and processes, particularly regarding funding submissions and applications.Job OfferThe position is paying $125,000- $130,000 base + super. Flexible working is available.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Robert Husbands on 0466534137.
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