"Analyst, Corporate and Commercial Finance"

Analyst, Corporate and Commercial Finance

locations

Ballarat, Victoria

Gippsland, Victoria

Berwick, Victoria

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 7 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date: March 10, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR101198

Ensure the financial compliance and integrity of all financial and commercial information provided.

Finance – Mt Helen, Gippsland or Berwick Campus

Full-time, continuing appointment

HEW 7 - $100,779 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 09/03/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will be responsible for providing support to the Commercial and Corporate Finance Leads, ensuring the financial compliance and integrity of all financial and commercial information provided to stakeholders. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of all University business units in order to disseminate, coordinate and present information to facilitate informed decision making and meet statutory, regulatory and legislative requirements.

You will:

perform and coordinate a range of accounting activities, aligned to business needs and strategic priorities;

understand the financial impact to three-way reporting and forecasting and perform monthly detailed variance analysis and quality assurance of financial information;

support Commercial and Corporate Finance Leads in providing specialist advice and financial support to stakeholders; and

coordinate monthly quality assurance reviews to ensure adherence to budgets and financial procedures, perform targeted challenge meetings where necessary to address discrepancies and deviations.

About you

You will possess in-depth knowledge of the Australian Accounting Standards with experience in interpreting and implementing the standards to deliver a range of effective and efficient financial services.

You will possess demonstrated:

experience in the preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial statements and accounts;

experience with year-end financial reporting and audit liaison experience;

experience and capabilities in financial management, developing budgets and forecasts; and

ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement to achieve specified outcomes.

How to apply

Please apply by Monday, 9 March 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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