Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Overview: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead financial strategy in a purpose-driven, complex organisation. Make an impact at the executive level in a global university. Continuing executive level appointment. About the Role This is a unique opportunity for a senior finance leader to apply commercial expertise in a complex, for-purpose organisation. Reporting to the CFO within the Operations Portfolio, as the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, you will lead financial planning, budgeting, and business partnering to support strategic planning and operational decision making across the university. You will partner with the University Executive and governance leaders to ensure financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. This role will appeal to leaders who thrive on influencing key decision-makers, leading high-performing teams, and driving financial strategy at scale. Key Priorities Lead financial planning and analysis, ensuring resource allocation aligns with RMIT’s long-term vision. Deliver commercial insights that enable strategic decision-making for major university-wide initiatives. Strengthen business partnering capabilities, engaging with key leaders to drive financial accountability and performance. Shape and implement RMIT’s investment strategy, balancing financial sustainability with future growth. Lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. About You You are a senior finance leader with extensive experience in financial planning, strategy, and business partnering in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. You bring: Proven success in leading financial strategy and investment planning. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work at executive and board level. A commercial mindset, with the ability to apply private-sector best practices to a for-purpose organisation. Experience leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of financial excellence. A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial decision-making. To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ben Cass via email . Position Description: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Applications Close: 6 Apr 2025 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr