Director Business Performance & Deputy CFO

About the Job
As Director of Business Performance & Deputy CFO you will function as the “right hand” of the VP of Operations & Chief Finance Officer and will be heavily involved in strategic, budgeting, forecasting and planning activities. A key focus of the role is to lead the Business Performance team whose purpose is to support the University’s strategic, commercial and operational decision making with reporting, analysis and insights into business performance and with this, providing recommendations and opportunity for improvement.

This role also provides support and leadership via dotted line to the Financial Controller and the financial reporting, taxation, treasury and transactional service team.

You will work collaboratively and in close partnership with all Senior Executives, Corporate Services and Academics, supported by a team across portfolios to proactively provide detailed interpretation, advice and constructive challenge as it relates to the University wide operating plan, budgeting, forecasting, cost efficiencies and margin. You will also assist the CFO in managing and controlling the organisation’s financial processes, making the necessary changes to upgrade and improve process, policies or procedures, and develop the team.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. Swinburne offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

The University’s mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.

Our Operations team has a strategic focus, partnering with the business to deliver success that aligns with each of the University’s three strategic pillars: Future Ready Learners, Research with Impact and Innovative Enterprise. Operations is a key enabler for the University to achieve its vision and deliver the 2025 Strategic Plan, and contributes through IT, Finance and our Facilities & Services Group.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A degree in business, finance or commerce and membership of the Australian Society of CPA or the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants or international equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial finance role in a large complex organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make a significant contribution to the development of strategic financial policies and plans
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills and proven experience in leading, coordinating and motivating staff across a range of diverse functions and activities

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

Benefits
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) discounted memberships
• Discounted annual Myki cards are available to Swinburne staff
• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans.

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits

How to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, and submit a resume and cover letter.

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. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 2 October 2019