Role type: Full Time; Fixed term for 12 months, Parental Leave Cover
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Salary: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super
- Play a pivotal role in managing the finances of a purpose-driven organisation, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and audit coordination.
- Partner with project managers, researchers, and senior leaders to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
- Be part of Australia's National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health and access outstanding University of Melbourne employment benefits. 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this Finance Manager role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial sustainability of Phoenix Australia. You will partner with staff at all levels of the organisation to manage project finances, monitor performance against budgets, provide insightful reporting, and ensure compliance with contractual, legislative, and financial obligations.
What you will deliver:
- Lead day-to-day finance operations, month-end processes, budgeting and analysis across organisational, portfolio and project levels.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, internal controls, statutory compliance, external audit processes and integrity of the general ledger.
- Oversee payroll governance, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, BAS submissions and accurate financial service delivery.
- Provide expert financial reporting, analysis and advice to project leads on grants, funded projects and milestones.
- Identify and implement process and system improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency and financial controls organisation-wide.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance, with CA or CPA qualification .
- Bring extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and management within complex organisations.
- Demonstrate strong skills with accounting packages such as MYOB, ERP systems like Workday, and advanced Excel.
- Understand revenue recognition standards AASB15 and AASB1058, governance, internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly, advising non-financial staff on policies and project financial management.
- Supervise and mentor staff, manage confidential information appropriately, and deliver to deadlines with initiative and autonomy.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Phoenix Australia
Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health is Australia's National Centre of Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health. As an independent not-for-profit organisation and registered charity affiliated with the University of Melbourne, Phoenix Australia is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people, organisations, and communities affected by trauma.
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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].
Application essentials:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Kamalini at [email protected]
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at [email protected]
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 23 August. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-016614 Finance Manager PD .docx
JR-016614 Finance Manager PD .pdf
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or Finance
- CA or CPA qualification
- Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and management within complex organisations
- Experience with accounting packages such as MYOB
- Experience with ERP systems such as Workday
- Advanced Excel skills
- Understanding of revenue recognition standards AASB15 and AASB1058, governance and internal controls
- Experience providing financial reporting, analysis and advice on grants and funded projects
- Experience managing payroll governance, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and BAS submissions
- Ability to supervise and mentor staff and manage confidential information
- Current valid work rights for Australia (visa sponsorship not available)
- Working with Children Check (required if successful)
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