Finance Partner

• 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.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dane Cruickshanks at d.cruickshanks@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section, and whether you are applying for the continuing or fixed-term position. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

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 talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

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

Acknowledgment of Country:

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

Why Choose UQ?

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.

As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

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UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

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UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

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