Executive Director, Financial Resources Management
Job No.: 685128
Location: Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 6 month interim opportunity
Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply
- Australia’s largest and most international university
- Drive excellence and achieve lasting impact
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
About the organisation
With a footprint that extends across Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Italy, China and India, and comprising more than 20,000 staff and approximately 95,000 students globally, Monash University is Australia’s largest and most international university. In its short history, Monash has rapidly risen through global university rankings and firmly established itself among the world's best universities. Change has been the driving force of Monash’s growth and success, and it’s the foundation of the future as Monash redefines what it means to be a university. Deeply committed to the transformative power of education and research, Monash shapes the future through excellent and immersive education and purposeful research focused on addressing today’s global challenges.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice-President, the Executive Director, Financial Resources Management plays a pivotal role in delivering strategic insight and wide-ranging leadership across the Finance portfolio and the University, leading the financial planning and analysis function to enable execution of the University strategy, providing critical thinking, advice and information to identify and shape major finance and financial performance strategies, key decisions, and to deliver high-value benefits to Monash.
In this role, you will be responsible for the financial management framework for the University and all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including leading-edge practices in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting.
The position promotes and further develops a high-performance and “one finance” service delivery culture across the functions of the portfolio, and takes a leadership role in promoting this culture across the University-wide finance function.
About you
As a senior member of the Finance Leadership Team, you will bring a wealth of experience in leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. You will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, empowering others to deliver impactful outcomes across complex financial environments.
Your commercial acumen is matched by your ability to lead with vision, influence outcomes and inspire high-performing teams. Skilled in implementing strategic financial performance management strategies, you will bring a wealth of contemporary knowledge and experience in financial planning and analysis, financial operations and corporate governance.
A trusted advisor and influential communicator, you thrive in environments that demand both strategic foresight and operational precision. You are adept at building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, translating complex financial insights into clear, actionable advice that supports organisational sustainability and strategic goals. With a commitment to continuous improvement and ethical leadership, you are ready to contribute meaningfully to Monash University’s financial strategy and operations during this critical period.
To Apply
Your application will include your CV and a covering letter (maximum three pages) incorporating a brief statement outlining your vision, motivation, and what you will bring to the role.
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.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Anna Tsikouris, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice-President, anna.tsikouris@monash.edu
Position Description: Executive Director - Financial Resources Management
Applications Close: Monday 29 September 11:55pm AEST
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