Finance Business Partner

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Extensive training and professional发展

Onsite childcare facilities

Onsite vacation care during school hol

Discounted health insurance

Subsidised membership at Sport & Aquap

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite GP, imaging and physiotherapy

Job summary

Macquarie University Health seeks a senior finance partner to provide executive support and strategic financial leadership. You will influence decisions through robust financial analysis, modelling and business partnering across the health precinct.

Ideally CA/CPA qualified with 4+ years post-qualification experience in large organisations, delivering insightful budgeting, forecasting and performance insights for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional credentials – CA/CPA or equivalent.
• At least 4 years post CA/CPA experience in similar roles within large, complex organisations.
• Proven ability to build rapport and influence senior stakeholders with trust and credibility.
• Strong financial modelling, scenario analysis and presenting actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive financial support and guidance that shapes strategic direction.
• Lead business performance through insightful analysis, scenario modelling and cost–benefit evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes across business units.
• Partner with business units to plan annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Deliver high-impact month-end analyses and management information to tell the story behind the numbers.

Skills

Financial modelling

Scenario analysis

Business partnering

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

To provide a high level of executive support and management of financial performance to Macquarie University Health. Competitive annual package circa $172K (including superannuation) Full-time, continuing contract Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde Financial expertise meets strategic impact in Australia’s only integrated academic Health precinct.

What will you do

Partner strategically with key stakeholders to understand their business needs and provide expert financial guidance that influences direction and decision-making. Drive business performance through insightful analysis, scenario modelling, and cost-benefit evaluations that support new initiatives and strategic imperatives. Lead continuous improvement activities within business units, that embed efficient finance processes. Shape financial planning by partnering with business units to develop and critically evaluate annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Deliver high-impact analysis and insights through month‑end analyses and management information that tell the story behind the numbers.

About You

• Professional credentials – CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial experience – At least 4 years post CA/CPA experience in similar roles within large, complex organisations.
• Business partnering excellence – Proven ability to build rapport and influence senior stakeholders with trust and credibility.
• Financial Modelling – including scenario analysis and presenting actionable insights to support strategy and decision making.
• Commercial acumen – Sharp business insight combined with experience applying strong accounting principles.
• Advanced technical skills – Expertise in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience as a Finance Business Partner in the hospital, healthcare or similar sector is highly advantageous.

Why work at Macquarie

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity Connect with us today. MQ Health Finance is a stand-alone finance function for Macquarie University Health. It provides dedicated end-to-end Financial Performance and Business Partnering and support within the matrix structure of the broader Group Finance organization. This stand‑alone approach reflects the importance of MQ Health to the University Group, as its largest controlled entity with turnover in excess of $200M – approx. 20% of total Group revenues. MQ Health has also recently made a step change in profitability, lifting from a historical break‑even baseline to a sustained outlook for $15M+ in Operating Cash (EBITDA) each year.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role‑required pre‑employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

Applications Close: Sunday 25 October at 11:59pm AEDT

Applications Close: 25/10/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page. At Macquarie University, our human equation for success is You to the Power of Us. It’s an invitation for you to bring your passion and purpose to a campus powered by human collaboration, and where the potential of every person multiplies our ability to achieve remarkable things. Hear from our Vice Chancellor Bruce Dowton Our values — Collective Ambition, Purposeful Collaboration, Bold Innovation, and Genuine Care — are at the heart of everything we do and by living our values, we unlock the true potential of You to the Power of Us. Our values guide how we work, lead and support one another. We know Macquarie is at its best when we live our values every day. Fostering Belonging Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework 2024-2028 and our Flexible Work approach support Macquarie’s vision by building a community where everyone truly feels safe and like they belong. We acknowledge the richness of each individual’s identity and the potential that brings. This diversity amplifies You to the Power of Us and creates an inclusive environment that leads to better outcomes for all. Through a nurturing and fair environment, we are a workplace that enables you balance both your personal needs and professional goals.

What we offer?

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Discover our beautiful campus

Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and with access to Australia’s only dedicated university metro station, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities. Take a look at our campus Join a workplace that's inclusive, outcome‑focused and driven by shared purpose.

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