ARDC Finance Reporting Analyst
Job No.: 678017
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30th June 2028
Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 p.a. HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
At the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), we are accelerating Australian research and innovation by driving excellence in the creation, analysis and retention of high-quality data assets.
We partner with the research community and industry to build leading-edge digital research infrastructure to provide Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data.
Bring your passion for financial reporting, analysis, and providing strategic advice to this role and thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real impact. This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Finance Reporting Analyst, you'll be a key player in the ARDC’s Finance Team, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and financial governance policies. You'll provide invaluable support in developing business proposals and managing risks, while gaining a deep understanding of our operations. You'll work closely with the ARDC Finance Manager, acting as a vital link between our organisation and its partners.
Take responsibility for:
- Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, planning, forecasting, and reporting to meet our business needs.
- Strategic Advice: Provide expert advice to inform financial capacity, operating performance, and business growth.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of business practices, operational processes, and service delivery.
- Relationship Building: Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports, analyse data, and make strategic recommendations to drive business success.
- Month-End Processes: Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, including financial accounts and reconciliations.
- Management Accounting: Deliver a broad range of management accounting services and analysis.
- Project Acquittals: Organize financial acquittals for funded projects, ensuring compliance with funding rules and regulations.
Success in the role will need your:
- Education/Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or similar discipline, and CA/CPA designation.
- Knowledge and Skills: Expertise in applying accounting standards, developing complex budgets, and providing strategic financial advice.
- Interpersonal Skills: Superior communication skills to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving abilities to deliver innovative solutions.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and attention to detail to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and exercise independence, judgment, and initiative.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence in customer service, continuous improvement, and strategic financial management. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!
About Monash University
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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: David Vitkin, Management Accountant, ARDC, +61 (0) 429847271 or David.Vitkin@ardc.edu.au
Position Description: Finance Reporting Analyst
Applications Close: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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