Strategic Finance Partner for Higher Education

Western Sydney University; Kingswood; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Onsite childcare

Novated leasing

EAP program

Health and wellness support

Job summary

Western Sydney University invites applications for a Finance Business Partner at HEW Level 8, based at Kingswood campus with travel to other campuses and flexible working arrangements.

Lead strategic financial partnering, advise senior stakeholders on performance, risks and opportunities, and design financial models and reporting frameworks using TM1, GLwand and Oracle. This role supports organisational change and financial accountability.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive financial planning, analysis and business partnering experience within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial data into strategic insight.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools such as TM1, GLwand and Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector financial frameworks, with the ability to lead initiatives and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial planning and forecasting that aligns with University strategy and operational priorities.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear advice on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and reporting frameworks that improve transparency, accountability and insight.
• Influence resource allocation through scenario modelling, robust analysis and business case evaluation.
• Strengthen financial capability while improving processes, controls and service delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Accounting or Finance

Tools

TM1

GLwand

Oracle

Job description

Western Sydney University invites applications for a Finance Business Partner at HEW Level 8, based at Kingswood campus with travel to other campuses and flexible working arrangements.

Lead strategic financial partnering, advise senior stakeholders on performance, risks and opportunities, and design financial models and reporting frameworks using TM1, GLwand and Oracle. This role supports organisational change and financial accountability.