Associate Director Finance

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an Associate Director Finance to lead the planning and delivery of financial services across the University's senior client groups, from the Vice Chancellor's Office to Deputy Vice Chancellor portfolios. You will ensure alignment with the University’s goals and provide expert advice on complex financial matters.

In this full-time continuing role you will drive improvements in finance processes, strengthen governance and build strong partnerships with senior

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading finance teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to guide complex financial decisions at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational planning for designated portfolios.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders across the University.
• Oversee the development of financial activities, budgets, reporting and KPIs.
• Ensure financial governance and lead financial business partnering with executives.

Skills

Staff leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial governance

Communication & negotiation

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Sydney – Forest Lodge NSW

• Full time, continuing opportunity for an Associate Finance Director to support the University of Sydney’s Central Portfolios


• Direct the planning and delivery of financial services and initiatives across university senior client groups


• Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

• Full time, continuing opportunity for an Associate Finance Director to support the University of Sydney’s Central Portfolios


• Direct the planning and delivery of financial services and initiatives across university senior client groups


• Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Associate Director Finance will direct the planning and delivery of financial services and initiatives across the University’s senior client groups, from the Vice Chancellor Office to various Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President portfolios. They ensure alignment with the University’s goals and provide expertise on complex financial matters. They lead initiatives for continuous improvement, offer expert guidance for informed decision-making, and build a strong finance partnership with senior executives. They also refine finance processes and policies to address current and future needs.

• oversee strategic and operational planning; provide strategic advice, support and guidance in relation to the financial affairs and resources for designated portfolios


• develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and staff across the University


• oversee the development and implementation of financial activities, budgets, management reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs)


• ensure financial governance across compliance and lead the financial business partnering services

About you

• postgraduate qualifications - In a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience


• staff leadership, training, mentoring and performance management experience


• ability to communicate effectively with strong negotiation and influencing skillsi>
  
• proactively lead major financial projects


• experience in a complex, matrix reporting organisation.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Applications Close

Friday 09 October 2026 11:59 PM

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