Southern Cross University Hiring for Finance Advisor Job at Lismore Full Time

• Flexible, inclusive work environment with generous remuneration and benefits
• Transform your career with Southern Cross University
• Location choices at either our Lismore or Gold Coast Campus

About us

Southern Cross University is a young, dynamic and rising institution of excellence committed to transforming tomorrow . Our game changing new education model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Southern Cross University is experiencing exciting growth and as a result, we are seeking a Finance Advisor to provide financial advice and operational support to internal University stakeholders. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating financial reporting and analysis to inform decision making and planning that is consistent with the University’s strategic goals. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Seamless delivery of financial advice
• Coordinate the annual planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Ensure ongoing compliance with government protocols and University policies and procedures

About you

You will possess a degree in business or relevant discipline and current membership, or progress towards a CPA or CAANZ and enjoy working collaboratively providing financial advice and insights on financial performance. More specifically, you will have:

• Experience in financial planning, reporting and analysis
• Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels in a complex operating environment
• Ability to provide cohesive and comprehensive advice on financial management, accounting and reporting matters

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Gold Coast or Lismore. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $85,037 – $93,316 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $109,179.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and provide responses to the selection criteria in the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Mr Marcel de Bruin, Financial Performance

Phone: 07 5589 3266

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 9:00am AEST, Tuesday 26 July 2022

Southern Cross University is committed to diversity and social inclusion and aim to ensure equality in the recruitment of our staff. Applications are supported and encouraged from those that bring diversity to the University.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.

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