Overview
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The Associate Director Finance applies extensive knowledge, professional know-how and experience in cost controls, decision support, strategic and commercial financial advice, insightful business and financial performance analysis, management reporting, financial process improvement, change management, and support to the Finance Director, VC Office, DVCs, VPs, PSU Heads and Portfolio management. The position requires strong leadership (including team leadership), collaboration and relationship management to be recognised as a valued business partner.
You will deploy effective leadership and provide trusted financial advice and value-added strategic business advice, operational financial management and change management support as part of the VC Office, DVCs, VPs, PSU Heads and their senior management teams.
Responsibilities
* to provide effective management of a team of finance professionals, provide effective financial leadership and advice including value-added strategic business advice, operational financial management and change management support to the VC Office, DVCs, VPs, PSU Heads and their senior management teams
* to ensure the provision of insightful strategic analysis and advice for decision support
* management and development of staff
* to oversee development of budgets and forecasts for many Portfolios of clients
* to contribute to the development and implementation of structures, strategies, policies and procedures for the effective and efficient delivery of Financial Services to the DVC and PSU Portfolios
* operational management of all portfolio financial activities.
About you
* advanced accounting and management reporting skills
* ability to develop and implement best practice procedures and policies using own body of knowledge and experience
* proven track record of innovative and versatile problem solving
* highly developed commercial business acumen and analytical skills
* excellent people management, client relationship management, inter-personal, negotiation and influencing skills
* demonstrated ability to produce quality financial outputs and meet reporting deadlines
* demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and integrate complex data and provide strategic direction and analysis to senior management
* membership of the Australian Society of CPA or Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment or background checks to the University's satisfaction. Ongoing employment is conditional upon maintaining relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take steps including termination of employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence. We strive to be a place where everyone can thrive and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For University employees or contingent workers, log into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email:
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance
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