<p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Finance Business Partner - Schools</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Manuka, Canberra&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time three year fixed-term</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>Grade 6 Step 1 to Step 4 ($112,107 to $123,314 + Superannuation)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55pm, Sunday 18 April 2021</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The role sits within the Schools Accounting Team and is responsible for working with a portfolio of schools to provide support, advice and guidance in relation to financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls and forecasting/budget management. The role facilitates robust financial functions at the school and CE level.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Attractive remuneration package</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Opportunities to undertake training and upskilling</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Positive, social work culture</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About You</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The successful applicant will be responsible for providing training support and financial expertise to a portfolio of schools with the aim of improving schools financial management and compliance frameworks including implementation of effective processes and controls.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated relevant experience in relational financial accounting roles within or working with large and multifaceted organisations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">High attention to detail along with clearly demonstrated technical accounting expertise including reporting and analysis.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated expertise with modern financial management information systems and accounting tools.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience in communicating technical accounting information to non-technical stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels and maintain professionalism.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing work priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellent problem solving and analysis skills with a high degree of analytical rigor.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Superior account reconciliation skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Strong team focus and good organisational skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Exceptional time management and high attention to detail.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</em></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please apply via the link. Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the qualifications, skills and experience section in the position description plus a current resume.&nbsp;For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn please visit the <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a> and role description. If you have any questions contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497420/finance-business-partner-schools-manuka-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>