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Continuing | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $110,581 - $122,420 p.a. plus 17% Superannuation
Location:
Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
About Finance and Procurement Services
Finance and Procurement Services assist the University to achieve its goals by providing quality leadership, information, and financial services. The Finance and Procurement Services team undertakes monthly financial management reporting and forecasting, annual budgets and monitoring performance against these budgets, all regulatory financial reporting, monthly compliance, procurement contracting and functional areas of paying suppliers, receipting revenue and annual financial statements.
About the Role
The Finance Business Partner will provide on the ground, within the operating division, monthly financial reporting, and annual budget information capture into the University general ledger system. This position is the key conduit between the Operating division leadership as the customer, and Finance Planning and Performance, as the service provider. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Operating division leadership to understand localised financial strategic plans behind effective Operating division operations.
About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualification in Accounting or related area with CPA/CA qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or education
Extensive experience in a monthly financial reporting, variance analysis & commentary and annual budget setting.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, with the ability to influence through advanced communication and presentation skills
Experience in successfully identifying and delivering improvement of service provision in the delivery of monthly financial reporting and annual budgeting processes.
Knowledge or experience working within the Australian Higher Education sector (Desirable).
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Wide range of professional development activities and services (including annual professional development funds available through application)
Annual progression up through the HEO Step levels with our EBA, in addition to EBA inflationary increases
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position
How to Apply and Information
Please submit a short cover letter of no more than 2 pages along with your CV/Resume
For more information regarding this position, please contact Keith Wood
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on 5 November 2024.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted
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