Unisc careers | senior finance business partner

Level 8, $111,613 - $126,406 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation Full-time, fixed-term appointment 12 months The Opportunity As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting clients across the University to achieve their strategic priorities. You'll provide expert financial advice, planning, and management, backed by insightful analysis and innovative solutions. From developing business cases and crafting dashboards to enabling forecasting and monitoring budgets, your work will be integral to modernising financial performance reporting. With a commitment to best practices and compliance, you'll ensure financial systems meet legislative, policy, and professional standards within the Australian government frameworks and higher education sector. Collaboration is at the heart of this role, working alongside Financial Services, the Information & Analytics Unit, IT Services, and senior staff to drive impactful outcomes. You will provide expert financial management services, including budgets, forecasts, analysis, and business models, to support informed decision making; enhance financial reporting and processes, delivering efficiency and impactful outcomes for clients; collaborate with senior leaders, committees, and stakeholders to address key financial priorities. About you You’re a proactive problem-solver with a talent for turning complex financial data into clear insights and innovative solutions. Our ideal candidate combines a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to budgeting, business modelling, and financial analysis. You excel at building strong relationships with stakeholders, providing high quality advice, and developing tools that empower others to navigate financial challenges with confidence. You're passionate about continuous improvement, aligning your work with Uni SC’s strategic priorities, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. With your collaborative spirit and commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive environment, you're ready to make a real impact at Uni SC. You will possess : Proven experience developing, implementing, and delivering advanced financial toolkits (e.g., business cases, monitoring, and reporting) that exceed client expectations. Expertise in accounting standards, financial management, and high-level financial reporting. A strong track record in preparing and analysing complex financial reports, resolving issues, and communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including VBA, Power BI, and Power Query. Exceptional business acumen and leadership skills, with demonstrated success in achieving results in complex environments. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and deliver exceptional client service across all levels of the business. Experience in the higher education sector, with an understanding of challenges shaping its strategic direction. CPA qualification or equivalent. Familiarity with Uni SC enterprise systems, including Technology One Ci A (Finance) and People Soft (Student Management, HR, and Payroll). Your completed application must include : a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Apply now, as we are conducting interviews on a rolling basis. The position may close early once we find the ideal candidate, so submit your application today to ensure prompt consideration. Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 28 January 2025 Uni SC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For a confidential discussion, please contact : Sue Phillips Telephone : 07 5430 1115 Email : Discover Uni SC #J-18808-Ljbffr