Management Accountant

• Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through impactful financial insights and exposure to senior stakeholders across the University.
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team with strong focus on professional development, continuous improvement and modern planning tools.
• Full-time fixed term basis to December 2026.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661. p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

Finance supports the mission of the University by providing a high quality, end-to end, flexible and responsive financial management and advisory service including provision of corporate financial services.

The University’s professional service delivery model was created to deliver effective and efficient end to end services across the whole University. The model includes all core services of the University and creates functionally aligned services delivered through Service Delivery Centres.

• Play a key role in supporting whole-of-University budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning through high-quality analysis and consolidation.
• Contribute to the development of driver-based planning models, insights and reporting that inform strategic decision-making at senior levels.
• Collaborate across diverse university stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement in financial management practices, systems and processes.

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance or similar, with progress toward CPA/CA (or equivalent) and experience in complex financial planning environments.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data, build models, and provide meaningful insights while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing consolidated financial information in large, multi-funding organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Highly organised and proactive, with advanced Excel/financial systems skills (experience with Oracle/Hyperion desirable) and a collaborative working style.
• Experience working within the Hyperion and PeopleSoft systems.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 11 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

Apply now

Back

Refer a friend