The Opportunity
The Senior Finance Business Partner, Budgeting and Reporting plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial management services across Monash University. Working closely with senior leaders, this role provides expert financial advice, leads budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities, and implements tailored financial initiatives that enable informed decision-making and support the University's strategic objectives. The position operates with significant autonomy and leads a dedicated team of finance professionals.
This position will be responsible for leading and overseeing comprehensive financial management services for allocated client groups, including budgeting, scenario planning, modelling, forecasting, performance monitoring, and the delivery of complex financial analysis and reporting to senior management. The role will provide expert, strategic advice to support business decision-making, identifying and responding to emerging issues, trends and opportunities. The role will also manage and develop a team of service-oriented finance professionals, ensuring effective resource allocation, capability development and high performance. It will build strong relationships with a broad network of University stakeholders and external partners, actively contribute to the Finance Services network, and champion continuous improvement in financial management practices, systems, quality assurance and customer service. The position will also identify and manage financial risks, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and support the effective implementation of financial initiatives and change.
To be successful in this role you will have a recognised postgraduate accounting qualification with CPA or CA status (or equivalent experience), with extensive management experience in complex environments. You will bring deep expertise in strategic budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, systems improvement and the application of accounting standards and policies. Proven experience leading, motivating and developing professional teams is essential, as are exceptional analytical, problem-solving and project management skills. You will be an influential communicator, capable of providing authoritative advice to stakeholders with varying levels of financial literacy, and able to work autonomously while fostering a strong culture of customer service and continuous improvement.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Naomi Ewington, Finance Business Director, Central Portfolios,
Position Description: Business Partner, Budgeting and Reporting
Applications Close: Thursday 19 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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