- $107,151 to $120,060 pa (HEW 7)
- Full time, Fixed term (2 years), Joondalup Campus
- Open to candidates with relevant working rights

OPEN TO ECU STAFF ONLY

FINANCE ANALYST
FINANCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES CENTRE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$107,151 TO $120,060 pa (HEW 7)
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM (2 YEARS)

Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a energetic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The Finance and Business Services Centre (FBSC) plays the primary role in the strategic management of financial resources across the University. Our aim is to partner with our customers and provide them with superior services that deliver professional relationships, efficient processes and sound financial management to support the University’s objectives.

About the Opportunity
Under broad direction from the Associate Director, Financial Services and in collaboration with other Financial Services staff, this position is responsible for managing financial analysis and accounting projects, review of compliance obligations to internal and external stakeholders.

A complete list of accountabilities can be viewed in the position description.

About you
The ideal candidate will have:

Qualifications:

- Degree in a relevant field (typically Commerce, Business or Management)



majoring in accounting or finance and a professional postgraduate qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA/MBA) combined with relevant experience as detailed below OR equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or skilled accreditation.

Experience:

- Proven record of skills and experience in financial analysis and reporting with sound knowledge of financial management systems and advanced skills in Excel (functions, manipulation and charting), data visualisation and extraction.
- Sound knowledge of broad business processes, demonstrated through experience in a similar role.
- The ability to investigate, identify and evaluate complex financial issues, then develop and recommend innovative, effective solutions taking account of associated risks and alternatives.
- The ability to develop and implement realistic financial models and effective reporting control mechanisms in response to organisational needs.
- Proven record of skills and experience in providing a range of strategic business and financial management services in a complex work environment.

Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do.



Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact
Please contact Mehul Gandhi, Associate Director, Financial Services on (08) 6304 26***or ********@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements.
Advert Closure

Applications close on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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📌 Financial Analyst - Open to ECU staff only (Joondalup)
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