We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of Swinburne.

The Director, Commercial and Financial Planning and Analysis will report directly to the CFO, and will be responsible for providing timely and accurate commercial and financial information to both the Executive Group and the University’s Council. Your insights will be crucial in driving strategic decisions and improving decision-making processes within these governing bodies.

Leading a dedicated team this role directly contributes to the development of both short-term and long-term strategies that will be presented for consideration by the University, ensuring that financial insights are integrated into strategic planning.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders in strategy development, tracking and implementation, ensuring strategic initiatives are articulated, costed and included in the three-year financial plan.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis oversight for the Commercial function, including Educational Partnerships, Infrastructure and project investment including NPV, ROI, cashflow and profitability analysis
• Drive a culture of operational excellence in financial planning, reporting and analysis activities at the University
• Oversee the preparation of the University-wide Budget and quarterly forecasting process, including presentation to the Executive Group, Resources Committee and Council
• Lead the University-wide month end reporting, annual Budget and quarterly forecast processes and present the results to the Executive Team, Resource Committee and Council, including integration with strategic planning and financial control.

For more information on this role, please refer to the Position Description

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualifications, or extensive relevant industry experience
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA)

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday, 17th of November at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3410.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

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