Finance Partner at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

111686.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Financial Reporting, Governance Frameworks, Policy Compliance, Project-Based Accounting, Relationship Management, Operational Financial Advice, Strategic Alignment, Professional Membership, Advisory Services

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Finance Professional Services - Central Full time, continuing position Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111,686 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Finance Partner (known locally as the Management Accountant) to join our finance advisory team at the University of Queensland. The role is supporting the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) portfolio responsible for upholding high quality teaching and learning, promoting a culture of excellence across the student experience, and leading initiatives aimed at student success and retention, integration of services for students and quality standards. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant (SMA), you'll play a crucial role in delivering sound financial analysis, supporting commentary and advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to inform financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. Key responsibilities will include: Providing financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Helping them to make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilisation of funding. Building and maintaining strong working relationships and acting as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval. Applying financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations. Facilitating seamless communication between the finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offering expertise on financial policy matters and enhancing team performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) Salary packaging options About You Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience Strong financial accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services. Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes. Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results. Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent). The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. 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. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tash Mitchell, Senior Management Accountant, via tash.mitchell@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information 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 Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56170). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The Finance Partner will provide financial advice to senior leaders and stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making regarding cost management and funding utilization. This role also involves applying financial processes and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulations.