Senior Functional Analyst (Finance)

We are driven to find innovative research solutions to real world problems
HEW 8, $92,838 – $100,221+ 17% super
Fixed-term 12 month contract, Hawthorn campus

About Swinburne
Swinburne’s emphasis is on high quality, engaged teaching and research in science, technology, business, design and innovation – teaching and research that makes a difference in the lives of individuals and contributes to national economic and social objectives.

About the job
The Senior Functional Analyst (Finance) position reports to the Deputy Director, Business Improvement Team, in the Information Technology department. The Business Improvement Team focuses on systems support and improvement for Student, Finance and People and Culture Systems, and will expand into systems improvement for Learning, Teaching, Research, Corporate, or any other area as dictated by demand.

This role is required to establish strong partnerships with stakeholders and colleagues to develop and implement significant improvements for Finance Systems processes and optimise use of systems. This involves analysis and definition of business requirements, identification, design, coordinating user testing, and implementation of innovative solutions, including business process re- engineering and systems optimisation including training. This position will be required to support the Business Improvement Team in managing different streams of work.

The Senior Analyst needs to build strong working relationships with other parts of the organisation to ensure effective and complete support of Finance systems. This position is responsible for driving high standard of customer service and working with stakeholders to ensure recognition of, and responsiveness to, the needs of internal and external clients.

Information Technology
As a thought leader within the University, Swinburne IT identifies opportunities for information technology to simplify, automate and transform the way Swinburne works. Swinburne IT delivers real value to the University by maximising its return on investments in technology.

Swinburne IT has a strategic focus, partnering with the business to deliver programs of work that align to each of the University’s three strategic pillars: Future Ready Learners, Research with Impact and Innovative Enterprise. Swinburne IT is a key enabler for the University to achieve its vision and deliver the 2025 Strategic Plan.

The Infrastructure Services and Operations function focuses on the delivery of day to day support and service to staff and students. The team works collaboratively across the IT function, partnering with other teams in the provision of a high quality, responsive and seamless service, and works to continuously improve services.

Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Relevant qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Substantial experience in developing and implementing business processes, ensuring adherence to standard processes and/or government legislation in a large, complex organisation
• Proven ability to make a significant contribution of the University including provision of authoritative advice relating to areas of responsibility and the development of strategic and operational plans

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Benefits 
To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit:http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/

How to apply
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2016 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.

To start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

Swinburne University of Technology is a Child Safe Organisation and as part of this commitment, we require all employees to have a current Working with Children’s Check.

All appointments are subject to a valid Working with Children’s Check, therefore it will be a mandatory requirement to have and maintain a current Working with Children Check.
Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Kate Shum on: +61 3 9214 5674.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au, or our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Officer, Sherrin Trautmann on strautmann@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 5pm, Thursday 8th March 2018.