Opportunity to be a strategic advisor to leadership team Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation Full time, 2-year Fixed term contract
About the role
Are you an experienced finance business partner with a passion for driving business success through being a strategic advisor and providing financial insights? Join us as a Finance Business Partner , where you'll be at the forefront of supporting the People and Operations portfolio to make informed financial decisions that drive performance and growth.
As the Finance Business Partner for People and Operations you will provide strategic and value-added services to Executive Group members and their teams, being a trusted advisor. Partnering with the Director of Financial Performance and Partnering, you will drive change management efforts, ensuring successful implementation of new financial strategies.
This is a high impact role where you will have the opportunity to support on projects as needed, working with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
You will be part of Group Finance and will be responsible for providing a broad range of financial services to support the University's core mission of teaching and research. Group Finance is organised into the following functional areas: Finance Shared Services, Financial Operations, Financial Performance and Business Partnering and Financial Control, Tax and Treasury.
This is a full time, fixed term contract ending early May 2027.
What will you do
Work closely with key internal stakeholders to understand their business needs, objectives, and strategic direction, ensuring you deliver financial insights that align with their goals.
Use your commercial acumen to analyse complex financial data and deliver actionable insights to business unit leaders, helping them navigate financial decisions and maximise performance.
Partner with business units to develop and critically evaluate annual budgets and forecasts and long-term financial plans.
Prepare in-depth monthly financial analyses, highlighting key insights, risks, and opportunities, and present them to business leaders to drive performance.
Drive key activities and projects with business leaders, ensuring alignment with service delivery models.
Actively contribute to the enhancement of financial processes, identifying areas for efficiency and effectiveness.
Perform ad-hoc financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis for both new and existing initiatives, enabling informed decision-making.
Regularly review financial performance, risks, and opportunities, of the People and Operations portfolio offering strategic recommendations.
Serve as the go-to expert for stakeholders on complex finance-related issues, providing clear guidance and resolution on escalations.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.
Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our business. If you are an experienced finance business partner, who thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment, being able to balance strategic initiatives and BAU, we'd love to hear from you!
How to apply
Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how your experience is aligned to the role.
Selection Criteria
You have similar experience as Finance Business Partner managing multiple stakeholders within a large organisation with complex accounting and reporting needs. With sound knowledge of commercial finance and the external finance landscape, you can apply this knowledge to support and influence stakeholders across all levels to ensure delivery. In addition, you will have the following:
CA/CPA qualified or equivalent.
Proven track record of advising stakeholders on budget activities and strategic financial planning.
Experience in large project IT accounting.
Experience in advising stakeholders on strategic planning associated with budget activities and long-term financial planning.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyse scenarios and interpret a wide range of financial information to make well informed decisions and deliver sound recommendations for managing complex problems to the stakeholder.
Please note this position requires criminal record check.
General Enquiries: [email protected]
Applications Close: 21st February at 11:59pm AEDT
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
21/02/2025 11:59 PM
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