- Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus, Geelong – Waurn Ponds or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing – Commencing from 24th February, 2025
- HEW 10 ($142,074) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin, you’ll be joining a community of passionate researchers, educators, and professionals united by a mission to make a real difference. Our commitment to groundbreaking research, world-class teaching, and learning extends across diverse communities—from regional areas to metropolitan campuses. This is where people come to make an impact, not only on students and communities but on society as a whole. Alongside these meaningful pursuits, you’ll experience a supportive, collaborative team culture that values innovation, inclusion, and the drive to excel.
Who are we?
Deakin is a leading public university in Victoria, transforming education for over 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online campus. As a progressive, open-minded institution, we’re proud to deliver the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and to consistently rank in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
About the role:
The Senior Manager, Portfolio Financial Planning & Analysis plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the university’s financial performance, planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
Reporting to the Director of Planning and Performance, the Senior Manager, Portfolio Financial Planning & Analysis will work closely with Portfolio leaders, finance partners and other finance and cross-functional teams to provide support for key decision making on all aspects of financial management and performance growth. The role will own and take charge of financial planning & analysis and forecasting to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improved Portfolio performance to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the University.
The Senior Manager, Portfolio Financial Planning and Analysis will:
- Lead the development and implementation of the university’s financial planning and forecasting processes. Prepare detailed financial models, forecasts, and scenarios to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Oversee the annual budgeting process, including coordination with Portfolio teams, preparation of budget proposals, and consolidation of Portfolio budgets. Monitor budget performance and provide insights into variances and trends.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial performance and key metrics.
- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning. Provide financial insights and analysis to inform strategic decisions and business cases.
- Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning and analysis processes. Implement best practices to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial planning and reporting.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, or business administration, and CA/CPA qualification in required.
- Extensive experience in the development of strategic, operational and business plans and providing strategic advice and support at an executive level
- Demonstrated high level analytic, problem solving and research skills and the ability to develop strategies, innovative solutions and authoritative reports on documents and policies of a complex nature.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in financial planning and analysis software, ERP systems, and spreadsheets (e.g., Excel).
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
- For a copy of the position description, please see below.
Senior Manager, Portfolio Financial Planning and Analysis.pdf
Applications close at 11:55 pm on Monday 9th December, 2024
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
