Manager, Faculty & Division Finance

Job Description

The University of Adelaide offers an exceptional work environment, combining a rich history of academic excellence with a forward-thinking approach to innovation and research. The University provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, supported by a collaborative and inclusive culture. Employees benefit from a vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Your New Role The Manager, Faculty & Division Finance, a key leadership role, partners with University Executives and Academic Leaders to deliver high-quality financial advisory services, supporting business planning, budget preparation, performance monitoring, and project accounting. This role fosters a culture of innovation, service, and collaboration, ensuring alignment with University strategy and driving continuous improvement towards best practices. What You'll Need to Succeed Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team of senior professional staff. In-depth knowledge of financial and management accounting practices and processes. Extensive experience in delivering high-quality financial and management accounting services. Proven ability to effectively communicate with and influence key stakeholders in a large, complex organisation. Strong commitment to a customer service culture and financial decision-making through business partnering. Capability to handle sensitive matters at a senior level. Expertise in researching and preparing comprehensive reports and analyses. Exceptional planning and coordination skills in a high-pressure environment. Ability to maintain productive working relationships across various levels. Advocacy and commitment towards organisational values. CPA or CA qualification and/or extensive relevant experience. What You'll Get in Return The University of Adelaide offers a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of their education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career. Their culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. They firmly believe that their people are their most valuable asset, so they work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all staff. The University embraces flexibility as a key principle to allow their people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. In addition, they offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. What You Need to Do Now If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial management and leadership, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Roisin Smith at (emailprotected) for a copy of the Position Description. To apply for this role, please provide an updated CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr