Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Job title: Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Company: Macquarie University


Job description: PRIMARY DETAIL

• Annual base from $108,391to $117,519 (HEW Level 7), plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full time continuing role
• Supportive, collaborative team with a hybrid working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the roleWe’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join our high performing finance team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping business decisions through insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.As the Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst you will provide expert financial analytics and technical insights into business activities across the University Group and perform financial planning and analytics activities for an allocated stakeholder group.What you will doSupport the Finance Business Partner across various business units.Lead the FPA activities including reviewing month end, analysis, budgeting and forecasting.Provide commentary and support the Finance Business Partner in providing strategic recommendations.Support the implementation of change initiative and process improvements across systems and reporting.You will be part of Group Finance and will be responsible for providing a broad range of financial services to support the University’s core mission of teaching and research. Group Finance is organised into the following functional areas: Finance Shared Services, Financial Operations, Financial Performance and Business Partnering and Financial Control, Tax and Treasury.About youYou have expertise in conducting research and analysis with a commercial focus, within a large organisation with complex accounting and reporting requirements.You are an excellent communicator—both written and verbal—and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You build and maintain good, respectful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, consistently demonstrating professionalism and a collaborative mindset to achieve shared outcomes.How to applyPlease apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:Relevant experience in accounting, finance, or equivalentGood understanding of financial modelling and scenario analysesStrong experience in forecasting financials, budget preparation and financial modelling to produce business models.Business Intelligence systems and reporting platforms skills e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos TM1, Calumo.Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).Strong experience working with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably FinanceOne).About usMacquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.Why work at MacquarieWe rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:17% SuperannuationSubsidised onsite parking optionsFlexible working optionsTraining and professional developmentOnsite childcare facilitiesDiscounted health insurance (Medibank)Onsite vacation careEmployee Assistance ProgramSubsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic CentreOnsite GP, imaging & physio clinics*Please note this position requires criminal record check.Applications Close: 5 June 2025 at 11:59pm AESTWe reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: and go to the Careers App
Find Jobs.Applications Close: 05/06/2025 11:59 PMDiversity and InclusionInnovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in in Higher Education.Flexible WorkAt Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our .

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Location: North Ryde, NSW

Job date: Thu, 29 May 2025 01:26:01 GMT

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