Macquarie University Hiring for Director, MQ Health Finance Job at North Ryde Full Time

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant
• Appointment Type: Full time, fixed-term role
• Location: Macquarie University, North Ryde

THE ROLE

As a member of the Group Finance leadership team, the Director, MQ Health Finance is accountable to the CEO of MQ Health and the Deputy Group CFO for the end-to-end financial management and performance of MQ Health.

About You

As a partner to the MQ Health leadership team, you will be participating in the development of strategy and providing advice to the MQ Health CEO on the financial consequences of strategic alternatives. You will identify emerging trends withing Macquarie University Hospital and its clinics and develop appropriate policies, processes, strategies and/or programs to ensure profitability is maintained.

Key Accountabilities:

• Partner with the MQ Health CEO and other key stakeholders to ensure the end-to-end financial management and performance of MQ Health.
• Provide advice on the development of business strategy through a deep commercial acumen and understanding of the profitability drivers of MQ Health
• Partner with CEO MQ Health and their team to develop and critically evaluate long term financial budgets and forecasts
• Lead the financial planning process for MQ Health, including development of the budget and the 5-year plan.
• Provide advice on performance improvement initiatives that drive improved profitability through revenue optimisation and cost minimisation.
• Oversee MQ Health’s Finance Systems, with a focus on ensuring that organisational needs are met within the broader University Group IT Framework, driving process improvement and automation, in collaboration with Group IT and Group Finance.
• Establish, measure and monitor key financial and non-financial performance metrics driving the productivity and profitability of MQ Health and its business units
• Efficiently manage and monitor capital expenditures in collaboration with the University Property and Information Technology teams
• Monitor and manage MQ Health cashflows to deliver a sustainable surplus position for MQ Health

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 56 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

Group Finance is responsible for providing a broad range of financial services to support the University’s core mission of teaching and research.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:

• Degree in accounting, finance
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification
• Significant relevant experience (typically 8+ years) in a similar role within a large, complex organisation with complex accounting and reporting requirements.Experience in a Private Hospital / Healthcare context.
• Significant business partnering experience including the ability to build rapport and influence senior stakeholders including “C-suite”.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen including development of strategy and articulating the financial consequences of strategic options.
• Significant experience in preparing management information for senior leaders.Experience drafting board papers.
• Demonstrated experience in applying problem solving methodologies
• Advanced understanding of financial modelling and scenario analyses
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good understanding of accounting principles and procedures

* This position requires a criminal record check.

Role-specific Enquiries: Ben Gray via ben.gray@mq.edu.au

General Enquiries: Ben Gray via ben.gray@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: 20 August 2021 at 11:59pm (AEST)

If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

20/08/2021 11:59 PM

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