Senior Management Accountant
Job No.: 680307
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-Time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: 120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
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Join our inclusive, collaborative community
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Support the University’s finance strategy and practice
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Management Accountant to provide specialist accounting expertise in support of the University’s finance strategy. The role oversees financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, modelling, performance monitoring, and leads the student revenue functions—including analysis, reporting, allocations, and the annual fee-setting process. It also contributes to major financial projects, drives improvements to planning and analytics platforms, and ensures compliance with regulatory and policy frameworks.
The position delivers expert advice to support business decision-making, manages financial risks, and responds to strategic challenges through scenario modelling, cost-benefit analysis, and reporting. Working closely with senior finance executives and a wide network of stakeholders, the analyst promotes high-quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and supports capability building across the team.
About You
As the successful candidate you will have:
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Demonstrated ability to apply accounting standards and financial policies in a complex organisation, with expertise in developing, preparing, and monitoring complex budgets, forecasts, income/expenditure, and cash flow—balancing control requirements with commercial outcomes
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Possess highly developed numeracy, analytical, and conceptual skills, with a proven ability to rapidly grasp complex concepts and information, and deliver effective, innovative solutions through strong business partnering and collaboration.
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Proven record in delivering and overseeing the full range of financial management responsibilities, including financial reporting, analysis and auditing investigative skills.
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Outstanding computer literacy, including experience using SAP and TM1, or a similar financial management system for financial data analysis
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Advanced skills in analysing financial data and developing financial models using Excel (Power Pivot, Power Query knowledge is desirable).
If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
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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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”. Please include your Resume and a Cover Letter.
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.
Monash University invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate valid and current Australian work rights.
Enquiries: Fred Lu, Manager Financial Analysis Financial Resources Management Division at (03) 9902 0628
Position Description: Senior Management Accountant
Applications Close: Wednesday 25th June 2025, 11:55 PM AEST
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