Finance Analyst

University of New South Wales; Canberra; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

December leave

Course discounts

17% superannuation

Gym access

Healthy culture

Job summary

The Financial Services team at UNSW Canberra is accountable for providing end-to-end finance services. Our Finance Analyst supports the preparation and delivery of financial management activities and undertakes analysis of Faculty budgets and accounts and translate data into advice and guidance to enable reporting and tracking of revenues, expenditures, and other key financial indicators.

UNSW Canberra offers a continuing, full-time role at the ADFA Campus with a remuneration starting at Level 6

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with completion of (or towards completing) a CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting in a large organisation.
• Sound knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools with Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and spreadsheets to provide detailed analysis and meaningful commentary regarding key issues highlighted by monthly management reports.
• Provide finance support to academics, understand research funding, including compliance requirements, spending timeframes and allowable expenditure, to proactively identify, mitigate and manage compliance risks.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for presentations as well as monthly and quarterly financial management packs.
• Assist in the investigation of financial data to ensure issues, risk and/or compliance breaches are identified.
• Support the preparation and delivery of financial management activities including month end, planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities.
• Undertake financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision making.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

Employment type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Broadband 6/7, Level 6 from $108,021/ Level 7 from $118,483 plus 17% super

Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

Eligibility: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

About UNSW Canberra

University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital. UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Financial Services team is accountable for providing end-to-end finance services to UNSW Canberra. Our Finance Analyst supports the preparation and delivery of financial management activities and undertakes analysis of Faculty budgets and accounts and translate data into advice and guidance to enable reporting and tracking of revenues, expenditures, and other key financial indicators.

Accountabilities:

• Develop financial models and spreadsheets to provide detailed analysis and meaningful commentary regarding key issue highlighted by monthly management reports.
• Provide finance support to academics, maintain an in-depth understanding of research funding, including compliance requirements, spending timeframes and allowable expenditure, to proactively identify, mitigate and manage compliance risks.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for presentations as well as monthly and quarterly financial management packs.
• Assist in the investigation of financial data to ensure issues, risk and/or compliance breaches are identified.
• Support the preparation and delivery of financial management activities including month end, planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities.
• Undertake financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision making.
• Investigate variances to budget and forecasts to ensure all issues, risks and/or compliance breaches are identified and managed in a timely manner

Who You Are (skills and experience):

• Relevant tertiary qualification with and completion of (or towards completing) a CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent) and relevant professional sector experience.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting in a large organisation or a similar role within a group or divisional financial planning and analysis team or management reporting team.
• Demonstrated experience in a research accounting environment.
• Sound knowledge of computer applications, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools and the delivery of online reports including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial modelling and analysis as well as computer applications, enterprise systems, and the delivery of reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in focusing on customer/client needs in a client focussed workplace with strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture.

Eligibility: As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications close: Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11.30pm

(for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed)

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.