<p align="center"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><strong>Finance Partner - Schools</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Manuka, Canberra&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time (first contract term 3 years)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>Grade 6 ($118,011 - $129,808 + Superannuation)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Position number: </strong>#498502</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55pm, Sunday 6 February 2022</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">CECG has embarked on a holistic Finance Transformation program that seeks to uplift the Finance service delivery and ensure continuous optimisation. As a result of the transformation program, several exciting new positions are now available.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">The Finance Partner role sits within the Schools Accounting Team and is responsible for working with Principals and senior management within 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 an effective working relationship between the school and CE.</span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Develop and maintain solid working relationships with school staff, and CE head office staff to ensure information is being effectively exchanged, processed and recorded. Ensure financial and procedural queries from schools are responded to effectively and on a timely basis.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Provide 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></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Provide financial analysis to support Block Grant Authority (BGA) financial applications and to secure loan funding for schools.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Assist with the System level school staffing budget. Review and analysis of schools’ financial results, ensuring adjustments and identified issues are followed up on.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Promote and support the aims and ethos of the Archdiocese in all the activities of the position including maintaining a high level of confidentiality.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Any other duties as assigned from time to time.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated relevant experience in relational financial accounting roles, partnering with senior staff within large and multifaceted organisations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">High attention to detail along with clearly demonstrated accounting expertise including reporting and analysis.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated expertise with financial management information systems and the Microsoft Suite.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience in communicating accounting principles to relevant stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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: 11pt">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: 11pt">Strong team focus and developed time management skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Time management and high attention to detail.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">The successful applicant will hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business and a current membership of a relevant professional accounting body such as CA/CPA.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Be willing to complete an employee suitability check.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Attractive remuneration package with access to salary packaging</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Opportunity to progress</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Positive and collaborative work culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Immediate start available for suited candidates</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the position description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the qualifications, skills and experience section in the&nbsp;position description and a current resume.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">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 position description.&nbsp;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> <p>&nbsp;</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/498502/finance-partner-schools">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>