Strategic Management Accountant (Hybrid) - Finance Partner

QUT (Queensland University of Technology); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Recreation leave loading 17.5%

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible/hybrid work

Job summary

QUT is seeking a Management Accountant to join Faculty Operations within the Faculty of Business and Law. You will partner with senior leaders, providing trusted financial advice to inform strategic decision‑making and investment priorities.

This role goes beyond routine accounting, offering opportunities to become a strategic advisor shaping long‑term planning and business cases. Based at Gardens Point with a hybrid option, you will work in a collaborative finance team delivering operational

Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline with relevant experience or working toward professional membership.
• Experience developing, reviewing and analysing large budgets and applying governance principles.
• Ability to present clear financial advice to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data synthesis.
• Contribute to a high‑performance culture and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; build collaborative relationships.
• Advanced digital literacy and proficiency in Office and Oracle.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior academic and professional leaders to provide trusted financial advice.
• Support investment priorities and enable excellence in education, research and industry engagement.
• Act as a strategic advisor for long‑term planning, business cases and commercial initiatives.
• Contribute to financial performance management and continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio.

Skills

Financial management

Budget analysis

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Data reporting

Digital literacy

Indigenous engagement

Education

Degree in related discipline

CPA Australia / CAANZ membership encouraged

Tools

Oracle

Office suite

Job description

QUT is seeking a Management Accountant to join Faculty Operations within the Faculty of Business and Law. You will partner with senior leaders, providing trusted financial advice to inform strategic decision‑making and investment priorities.

This role goes beyond routine accounting, offering opportunities to become a strategic advisor shaping long‑term planning and business cases. Based at Gardens Point with a hybrid option, you will work in a collaborative finance team delivering operational