Finance Analyst

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is seeking a Finance Analyst and strategic thinker to join our dynamic team in the Financial and Operations team to make a significant impact on the University’s financial success. This will be a full-time permanent role based in our Sydney campus at The Rocks, with a hybrid work model for the right candidate.

The Role

Providing high-level financial analysis and insights to drive effective decision-making and optimise financial performance, this opportunity will see you diving deep into the Institute’s financial and operational data, uncovering opportunities for revenue generation and cost efficiencies. Through proactive engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of their business needs, translating data into actionable insights and providing insightful recommendations to maximise successful business outcomes.

We are looking for someone who can unlock the full potential of our business by proactively identifying issues and providing recommendations for refining existing or developing new content; you will ensure that we leverage our resources optimally, and use your analytical thinking skills and attention to detail to grasp the University’s broader strategic objectives, aligning your analyses accordingly.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end accounting processes
• Assisting with historic documents review, data collection, data entry and documents management
• Regular reporting on student enrolments during three study periods and two semesters
• Timetabling analysis across teaching periods
• Meeting regulatory obligations to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)
• Assisting with undertaking analysis of business cases
• Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to utilise complex formulas and work with Xero and Salesforce for data manipulation and analysis
• Ability to prepare data summaries of high quality for inclusion in packs intended for reviews by the Board of Directors
• Relevant experience in providing commercial analysis within medium to large businesses; demonstrated ability to transform data into actionable insights
• Ability to work flexibly, working on multiple projects with changing priorities
• Ability to make the complex simple for stakeholders
• Postgraduate qualification in business, accounting, commerce, or data analytics (or progress toward) 
• Current membership of a professional accounting body, such as a Certified Practicing Accountant or Chartered Accountant
• Self-motivated, with a keen eye for detail, and committed to personal and professional development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in additional to high-level interpersonal skills

About Us

AIM is a place where music comes first and the only private tertiary college in Australia, solely focused on music. For over 50 years we have been devoted exclusively to the pursuit of excellence in music. We offer a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that specialise in music performance, composition, audio production and entertainment management.

AIM values diversity, equality & inclusion. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds to apply.

To Apply

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so please apply with your resume and cover letter without delay! 

We know that imposter syndrome exists, but please don’t let this stop you from applying. Focus your cover letter on the parts of the role you think you’d bring value to, and tell us about the parts you’re eager to learn. We would love to hear from you!

If you would like a copy of the application form in an alternative format (e.g. paper or large print), please contact people@aim.edu.au