Senior Manager, Operations Support And Process Improvement

Description:

Are you passionate about driving process excellence and optimising financial operations? This is your chance to make a real impact within the UQ Finance Team!

As Senior Manager, Operations Support and Process Enhancement , you will lead process improvements, optimise financial data and reporting, and provide expert advice to enhance operational efficiency. Sitting within the Finance Systems and Data unit, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders, technology partners, and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions, mitigate risks, and drive smarter decision-making.

If you excel in process optimisation, data-driven decision-making, and financial systems management, we invite you to be part of our journey toward operational excellence.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Lead process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance financial operations across UQ.

• Optimise financial data collection, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making.

• Act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders, IT teams, and external technology providers.

• Oversee the development and implementation of operational enhancements, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until February 2026 at HEW Level 9.

• Proven experience in business process analysis, improvement, and financial operations.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

• Expertise in finance systems and technologies such as Kofax, PeopleSoft, ProMaster, and Cloud MarketPlace.

• Advanced analytical skills with experience in data reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Business Objects.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset to drive operational enhancements.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, business cases, and presentations.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Angela Lawton at a.lawton@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 31/03/2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48601). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the first or second week of April.