Senior Research Finance Advisor

Job no : 0063992

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Location : Parkville

Role type : Full-time; Continuing

Department : Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

Salary : UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

About the Role

The Senior Research Finance Advisor will manage a portfolio of complex funding programs, serving as the primary contact for Chief Investigators throughout the project lifecycle.

This role involves overseeing all financial aspects of research projects, providing guidance on funding rules, and supporting resource management.

Additionally, the Senior Research Finance Advisor will work closely with the Research Finance Manager to implement process improvements and enhance customer service.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Maintain key relationships with senior Faculty stakeholders and finance services, providing trusted advice on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for research operations.
• Deliver finance support to academic clients, focusing on complex, high-value funding arrangements within the Research Finance function.
• Supervise, mentor, and train up to three junior staff, while reviewing and improving finance-related processes to enhance service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal functions to support grant budget development, implement system changes, and provide accurate management reporting.

Who we are looking for

You will have a strong focus on continuous improvement, applying agile methodologies to adapt and respond effectively to evolving environments.

You will demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, while possessing excellent organisational, communication, and financial skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.

You will also have :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline, coupled with practical experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• A CPA / CA qualification or working towards obtaining it, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development.
• Experience with Workday, with implementation experience highly desirable.

Please note : Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents :

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.

edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Advertised : 04 Oct 2024 12 : 05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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