Finance Partner

University of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland, based at the St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, is seeking a Finance Partner to support the COO portfolio. This full-time role engages with senior leaders to provide trusted financial insights that support informed decision-making and strategic outcomes.

You will partner with finance advisory and stakeholder groups, apply governance frameworks, and help optimise funding utilisation while building strong working relationships across the university.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or related discipline.
• Strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting capability.
• Experience in financial advisory, business partnering or service delivery in complex environments.
• Ability to build and influence relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to drive decisions.
• Ability to provide strategically aligned financial advice.
• Understanding of financial governance, compliance, policy frameworks and risk management.
• Progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body (CPA/CA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Providing trusted financial advice to leaders and chief investigators to support cost management and funding utilization.
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships as trusted advisor and escalating complex matters.
• Applying financial governance and policy controls to ensure compliance with University and external requirements.
• Facilitating collaboration between finance advisory and transaction services to enhance service delivery and financial performance.

Education

Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or related discipline

Progress towards or membership of a professional accounting body (CPA Australia, CAANZ, or equivalent)

Job description

• Finance Professional Services


• Full time (100%); 1 x continuing position, 1 x fixed term position through to October 2027


• Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)


• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a driven and proactive Finance Partner to support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) portfolio. Working within a collaborative and high-performing finance advisory team, you will partner with senior leaders to provide trusted financial insights that support informed decision-making and strategic outcomes. This is an opportunity to build strong partnerships, influence key decisions and contribute to meaningful outcomes across the University.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing trusted financial advice to leaders and chief investigators to support cost management and the optimal utilisation of funding.


• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and managing the escalation of complex financial matters.


• Applying financial processes, governance frameworks and policy controls to ensure compliance with University and external requirements.


• Facilitating collaboration between finance advisory and transaction services teams to enhance service delivery, financial performance and strategic outcomes.

About You

• Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of extensive training and professional experience.


• Strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting capability, including experience delivering project-based accounting services.


• Demonstrated experience within financial advisory, business partnering or service delivery functions operating in complex stakeholder environments.


• Proven ability to build, influence and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and clients.


• Highly developed communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and drive informed decision-making.


• Demonstrated capability to provide strategically aligned financial advice that supports organisational priorities and objectives.


• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance requirements, policy frameworks and risk management principles.


• Progress towards, or membership of, a professional accounting body such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or equivalent.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration, criminal history checks and other relevant checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Monday 26 October at 11.00pm AEST (R-69986).