Finance Business Partner

At ACAP we change lives. We equip our students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers.

ACAP University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, is Australia's leading independent tertiary education provider, delivering accredited courses in psychology, social work, counselling, coaching, criminology, law, and business management and leadership (MBA)

The Senior Commercial Analyst/Finance Business Partner is responsible for assisting ACAP to pursue its goals in commercially viable ways. This is achieved through the preparation of detailed analysis and reporting at both the product and business level. The role supports the SCFM in achieving strategic and operational objectives through timely collection, analysis and distribution of key data and is the key facilitator for analytical operational reporting.

Key Relationships

• Senior Commercial Finance Manager (SCFM);
• Finance Systems and Audit Manager;
• General Manager (GM);
• Fees and Loans Manager;
• Campus and Cost Centre Managers;
• Shared Services (C&I Finance Team, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable. HR, Payroll)
• Other Academic and Student Administrative Staff

Key Result Areas (Areas of Accountability and Responsibility

Budgeting, monitoring and reporting

Provides timely and accurate financial and business reports by:

• • Preparing and reporting of monthly financial results, variance analysis and commentary in accordance with monthly deadlines;
• Preparing Annual Budgets and Rolling Plans in accordance with the corporate planning process;
• Planning, monitoring and reporting Capex and project expenditure.
• Assist with determining annual targets, yearly pricing revisions, and agent commission structures.

Data analysis and review

Provides insight into the performance of ACAP operations by:

• • Developing financial modelling and scenario analysis;
• Performing profitability analysis of existing products;
• Providing insights into proposed new product integrations;
• Performing analysis of key general ledger line items and suggesting improvements for streamlining / reducing cost areas;
• Performing analysis of delivery costs and ensuring coding is reconciled and updated regularly to maintain data and reporting integrity;
• Collecting, compiling, analysing and summarising data from various sources and performing variance and trend analysis;
• Working with the BU Management teams to analyse and interpret key data;
• Drafting and preparing standard and ad hoc data analysis reports, including commentary and insights;
• Developing quality dashboards and analytical tools, as required;
• Providing support, advice and guidance to managers to ensure the reporting systems and processes provide accurate, timely and reliable information;
• Providing other analytical/project assistance as required on ad-hoc basis

Strategy and valuation

Prepare financial assessment for business cases by:

• • Preparing financial feasibility assessments for business cases;
• Reviewing business cases for accuracy and completeness;
• Translating business cases into financial performance targets;

Finance Systems Management

Contributes to ensuring financial systems data integrity by:

• • Performing accurate financial data uploads to EPM, HFM and Navigate;
• Ensuring Navigate processes are updated regularly;
• Maintaining appropriate manual and computerised records and systems;
• Assist with user training for systems users of finance related systems and processes including Oracle, Navigate, PO processing etc.;

Financial Administration

Ensures continuous effective financial administration by:

• • Assisting with FEE-HELP administration, processing and receipting during peak enrolment periods;
• Assisting with the administration of fee remissions in Navigate;
• Assisting with management of the shared finance inbox during peak enrolment periods;
• Preparation of paid enrolment reporting on a daily basis prior to commencement of each trimester;
• Assisting with handling of student fee queries and follow up of unpaid accounts.

Compliance

• • Monitoring compliance with Navitas Delegation of Authority policy;
• Reviewing and monitoring financial related policies are complied with.
• Ensuring privacy regulations are understood and implemented;
• Ensuring client records and personal information are stored securely according to the Division’s privacy policy;
• Cooperating with other Navitas staff and external agencies in a way that ensures Navitas complies with privacy regulations.

Other Duties

Perform other duties, consistent with this description, as specified from time to time

Essential

• • Degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting with appropriate professional recognition (i.e. CPA, CA, or equivalent);
• High proficiency in using Microsoft suite of desktop business applications including Microsoft Excel, Power Query, PowerPoint, experience with Power BI is highly desirable
• ERP proficiency (Oracle EPM, HFM)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a position requiring similar essential skills and experience;
• Demonstrated ability to develop analytical tools and financial models that identify trends that are occurring in the business and in its markets;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and communicate its meaning effectively to management;
• Ability to work independently and utilise a high level of initiative as well as participate as a finance team member and offer assistance to other team members during peak periods;
• High numerical reasoning capability and analytical skills, able to work through highly complex data sets.
• Successful applicants require working rights in Australia, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check.

 

Desirable Skills & Experience

• • Relevant industry experience, preferably with the tertiary education sector;

 

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development
• 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role may be, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.