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Tanya Stephenson

Upper Coomera,QLD

Summary

Accomplished at Griffith University, I am an expert in data interpretation and stakeholder communication, my leadership significantly contributed to identifying and providing expert advise in the administrative space of learning and teaching. I am flexible and have proven ability to quickly adapt to new priorities. I have experience in team leadership ensuring tasks are completed at a high level and on-time.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Financial Analyst

Griffith University
04.2022 - Current
  • The Principal Financial Analyst plays a leadership role across the element.
  • Lead analysis projects, initiatives and activities to identify, evaluate and prioritise trends, challenges, risks and opportunities and their impacts on Griffith University and develop strategies and interventions to address them.
  • Create complex business models to assist management in decision making in relation to executing the University’s strategy.
  • As the principal specialist in the portfolio(s), provide expert advice to stakeholders on key aspects of planning and performance across the University, related strategies, plans, policies, systems and processes.
  • Listen to and communicate interactively with colleagues across the university and within the finance team to respond appropriately to queries, solve problems, anticipate needs/questions; develop easily understood written material; simplify complex information; proactively share information in a balanced and timely manner.

Senior Financial Strategic Leader (Secondment)

Griffith University
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Develop and implement Griffith University’s integrated Finance strategy and associated plans, policies, services and solutions; identifying and driving opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Set the strategic direction across their portfolio(s), managing resources and priorities in the delivery of services and/or administration of systems, frameworks, processes, controls and reporting requirements.
  • Develop, embed and continue to enhance the systems and governance approach, policies, processes and controls.
  • Lead analysis projects, initiatives and activities to identify, evaluate and prioritise trends, challenges, risks and opportunities and their impacts on Griffith University and develop strategies and interventions to address them.
  • Listen to and communicate interactively with colleagues across the university and within the finance team to respond appropriately to queries, solve problems, anticipate needs/questions; develop easily understood written material; simplify complex information; proactively share information in a balanced and timely manner.



Senior Financial Analyst

Griffith University
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Synthesise compelling strategic insights to inform the development, implementation and/or enhancement of finance policies, systems, strategies controls and solutions.
  • Set the operational direction across their portfolio(s), managing resources and priorities in the delivery of finance services and/or administration of finance systems, frameworks, processes, controls and reporting requirements.
  • Provide comprehensive and insight-driven advice on strategic decisions to enable customers/the University to minimise financial risks and maximise financial investment opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with others to prioritise and solve strategic and operational finance.
  • Consult, negotiate and influence others, managing competing tasks, priorities and expectations effectively.
  • Implement the finance governance approach, processes, cadences; ensuring that projects, initiatives, services and capability comply with relevant legislation, University policies and procedures and values.

Projects Officer

Griffith University
08.2010 - 05.2017
  • Provide high level strategic advice and support to senior staff, in contributing to overall operational and/or strategic planning, financial and resource management.
  • Identify business development opportunities and contribute to these activities which may involve technology solutions.
  • Undertake and manage high level project work, including coordination of expertise across the University, external engagement, event management, managing deadlines and monitoring project resources.
  • Undertake research on complex matters and prepare recommendations, reports, guidelines, briefings, discussion and strategy papers.
  • Prepare information and present to senior and other staff on strategic and operational issues
  • Coordinate administrative actions leading to, or arising from, decisions made by Senior staff; develop and implement complex systems/procedures/processes.
  • Initiate and foster professional relationships and networks within the University community and with external stakeholders, professional and community organisations and clients.

Variety of Admin Positions Inc. School & Uni Dept

Griffith University
05.2006 - 08.2010

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
06.2009

Certificate IV - Occupational Health And Safety -

Australian College of Health And Safety
Gold Coast
2012

Short Course - Manager As Coach -

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
2023

Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

Strategic planning

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Timeline

Senior Financial Strategic Leader (Secondment)

Griffith University
09.2023 - 08.2024

Principal Financial Analyst

Griffith University
04.2022 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

Griffith University
05.2017 - 04.2022

Projects Officer

Griffith University
08.2010 - 05.2017

Variety of Admin Positions Inc. School & Uni Dept

Griffith University
05.2006 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Southern Queensland

Certificate IV - Occupational Health And Safety -

Australian College of Health And Safety

Short Course - Manager As Coach -

Griffith University

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