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Posted 2 days ago
Finance Professional Services
Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111,686 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
We have multiple opportunities available for enthusiastic and detailed focused Finance Business Partners (Research) to deliver exceptional professional accounting services to Academics and Researchers across Faculties, Schools and Research Institutes.
You will partner closely with Academics and Researchers to provide financial advice and support, guide decision making and ensure compliant cost management and effective utilisation of grants and related funding.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Provide financial advice to project leaders to guide decision making around the development of effective strategies for compliant cost management and effective utilisation of grants and related funding.
* Apply project tools and processes for project budgeting, forecasting, periodic expenditure reporting, variance management and compliant interpretation of grant rules by project leaders in the client business units.
* Manage the delivery of management accounting advice and services to a defined group of clients in the business units including the development of organisational unit budgets and forecasts and the performance of other budgetary control activities.
* Manage application of financial processes, governance frameworks, policy controls and risk management frameworks across projects, to ensure ongoing compliance with University and external regulatory and compliance requirements.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships acting as a trusted expert financial advisor.
* Support the Manager, Finance Partnering with the preparation of business cases that guide the selection, validation and prioritisation of client business strategies and plans.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
* 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
* Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
* Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
* Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
* Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
* Salary packaging options
About You
Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience.
Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).
Strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project based accounting services.
Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients, and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.
Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.
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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Timothy Robinson, Finance Manager at t.robinson1@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.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
* Resume
* A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58296).
About The University of Queensland
Herston, QLD, Australia
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What started as Queensland's first university in 1909, with just three faculties and 83 students, has grown into university ranked in the world’s top 50 that is renowned for being a leader in teaching and research.
When you join the University of Queensland, you’re joining a community that actively strives toward creating change right across the world every day. From science and sustainability to health and humanities, our researchers are finding solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. Our award-winning teachers are recognised for empowering our students to thrive as innovative thinkers and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
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