Overview
Finance Partner role at The University of Queensland — join a finance advisory team supporting the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) portfolio, delivering financial analysis, commentary and advice to inform planning, budgeting and forecasting. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, the role contributes to high quality teaching and learning, student experience, and initiatives for student success and retention.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Higher Education
Responsibilities
- Providing financial advice to chief investigators and leaders to support cost management and optimal use of funding.
- Building and maintaining relationships, acting as a trusted financial advisor, and escalating key client issues as needed.
- Applying financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure compliance with university and external regulations.
- Facilitating communication between the finance advisory and finance transaction services teams; offering policy expertise and enhancing team performance.
Qualifications
- Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with accounting experience or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.
- Solid financial accounting, analysis and reporting skills, with experience in project-based accounting services.
- Experience in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
- Ability to establish productive stakeholder relationships and apply problem solving and communication skills to influence outcomes.
- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and partner with clients to achieve outcomes.
- Progress toward or membership of a professional institution (CPA/CA or equivalent).
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Finance Partner (known locally as the Management Accountant) to join our finance advisory team at the University of Queensland. The role supports the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) portfolio, upholding high quality teaching and learning, and leading initiatives aimed at student success and retention, integration of services for students, and quality standards.
Benefits
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You
- Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or related field with accounting experience or equivalent
- Strong financial accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, with project-based accounting experience
- Experience in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery in complex stakeholder/policy environments
- Ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes through problem solving and communication
- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and partner with clients
- Progress toward or membership of a professional institution (CPA/CA or equivalent)
Other Information
The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks (right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.). You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment; employer sponsored work rights are not available.
Applications close Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56170).
How to Apply
All applicants must upload the following documents:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the “About You” section
- Resume
Contact
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tash Mitchell, Senior Management Accountant, via For application queries, please contact with the job reference number in the subject line.
EEO and Accessibility
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate potential. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments.
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📌 Finance Partner
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Australia