• Part-time 3 days a week (Flexible start and finish times)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Will be required to be flexible to meet reporting requirements
• Will consider you to be based in Melbourne or Brisbane

Stirling Institute of Australia is a dynamic and innovative Registered Training Organisation with a clear and definitive emphasis on the practical side of training. We believe the best way to learn is to experience. Stirling has a proven track record, high completion rates and employment outcomes of its students, and has quickly become one of the most popular and reputable registered training organisations in Victoria

Oversee the day-to-day running of the commercial function and implement the commercial and financial strategy and direction, as provided by the Director of MAX Learning.

You will identify and implement systems, policies and processes which will improve financial monitoring, accountability, and continued growth across the business.

What will you be doing?

• Quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting
• End of month financial reporting across the separate entities
• Attend and contribute to weekly revenue driver meetings
• Facilitating and overseeing training Budgets & Projections
• International Student Plans and balancing the Fee for Service Account
• Setting up the payment plans for fee paying students
• Domestic and International Broker Reports
• Internal and external reporting
• Trainer Assessment Reports
• Internal reporting and scenario analysis as required
• Working alongside operations staff to review and approve RTO spend

Does this describe you?

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business management - CPA/CA preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner or proven experience in commercial accounting roles, ideally within an RTO environment
• Business management experience, including an understanding of strategic financial management, ideally within an educational setting
• Good communications skills with the ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experienced in strategic planning, coordination of resources and business analysis
• Deep analytical capability and ability to apply strategic thinking to financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent business acumen - experience in planning, implementing & managing effective organisation-wide processes, and demonstrated success in influencing business decisions
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of Xero and D365 preferred
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check

More than just a salary!

• “Purple Perks” Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for MAX Staff
• Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support
• Move from 4 weeks to 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years service
• Cash out of purchase annual leave to suit your needs
• Access to long service leave after 5 years’ service
• Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Superannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leave
• Extensive leave provisions including community service, study leave and domestic
• Education assistance and study leave.

Next steps - APPLY NOW!

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1306 or email max.recruit@maxsolutions.com.au before you submit your application.

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We embrace Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice Citation and be a recognised Disability Confident Company.

At MAX, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an Understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.