"Finance Manager"

Finance Manager

561475

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Continuing

Closing at: Mar 9 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)

Salary package: $138,182 - $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full time, Continuing

Position overview

The Australian National University, one of the World's leading research universities, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, customer service focused finance professional to work within the University's Finance and Business Services Division (F&BS). F&BS supports the University's strategic and operational goals through the provision of professional corporate financial management and administration, reporting and effective business services.

The Financial Accountant - Research is a member of the Corporate Finance and Reporting team within F&BS.

This position is responsible for the delivery of compliant, accurate, and timely financial reporting for fundings received by the University, ensuring alignment with external funder’s requirements and accounting standards. It manages team members, works closely with finance and research management teams, provides strategic financial advice, recommends sound business solutions to management, and drives process improvements to enhance reporting quality and efficiency. 

The ideal candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications with CA or CPA membership and experience in research financial reporting and management within a tertiary environment or similar. They will demonstrate good strategic advisory capability, advanced financial reporting and analytical skills, excellent communication, strong stakeholder engagement skill is essential, along with proficiency in financial systems and a commitment to equity, safety and high quality service delivery.

For further information, please contact Sharon Lu, Senior Finance Manager, Research Financial Advisory, T: 02-61253820

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

F&BS focuses on providing the best quality support to the ANU. A Merit pool of applicants will be kept for future recruitment needs.

For further information, please contact Sharon Lu, Senior Finance Manager, Research Financial Advisory, T: 02-61253820

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

A statement addressing the selection criteria.

A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.