Careers at UniSC

• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• 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; and
• 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 UniSC’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 UniSC.

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.

Desirable

• Experience in the higher education sector, with an understanding of challenges shaping its strategic direction.
• CPA qualification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with UniSC enterprise systems, including Technology One CiA (Finance) and PeopleSoft (Student Management, HR, and Payroll).

UniSC 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 additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  492980_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

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

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.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sue Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: 07 5430 1115
Email: cfo@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.