Associate Finance Director, Research (12-month FTC with potential to transition to permanent)An opportunity has opened with a leading organisation in thehigher education sectorfor an experiencedAssociate Finance Directorto support a large and complex research environment. This role sits within a major academic faculty supporting a broad portfolio of research activity across multiple health and scientific disciplines.This area collaborates closely with hospital networks and is currently developing shared infrastructure with Local Health Districts and university partners, creating a highly strategic environment that sits at the intersection of research, academia and healthcare.This role is offered as a12-month fixed term contract, withstrong potential to transition into a permanent rolefor the right person.Key responsibilitiesAct as a strategic finance partner to senior stakeholders including Academics, Heads of School, faculty managers and executive leadershipSupport major infrastructure initiatives through financial modelling, investment analysis and business case developmentProvide financial governance and oversight across research funding and philanthropic contributionsPartner with academic and research leaders to support the continued growth of the research portfolioIdentify opportunities for efficiency, improved ways of working and continuous improvement across finance processesCollaborate across a complex stakeholder environment including academic leaders, hospital partners and external organisationsProvide leadership and guidance to finance team members while working closely with the broader finance functionAbout the team The role will lead a small team of finance professionals including finance managers and junior staff, while partnering with a wide range of stakeholders across the research and academic environment.About you15+ years of finance experience within complex organisationsProven experience partnering with executive or senior leadership stakeholdersStrong financial modelling, commercial analysis and business case development capabilityDemonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teamsStrong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholdersAbility to navigate complex environments and work effectively within structured governance frameworksA collaborative and pragmatic approach, able to challenge constructively while maintaining strong relationshipsCPA or CA qualification preferredThis opportunity would suit a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical capability with excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking.#J-18808-Ljbffr