Finance Business Partner

3 weeks ago


Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

Finance Business Partner (Research) (513749)
- A true business partnering opportunity to achieve strategic direction
- Level 10 Grade 1 position on a full-time, permanent basis
- Competitive remuneration plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**
The role of Finance is to support the appropriate stewardship of the University’s finance through the provision of a strategic financial advice, establishment of a financial management framework, financial management tools, procurement, management of the University’s Investment and Endowment portfolio, as well as financial oversight and accountability for finance and human resources administrative and transactional operations.

**About the opportunity**
Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance, you will work autonomously to provide expert advice, guidance and support to the University Executive and Finance Executive with respect to a full scope of strategic financial matters in the development and executive of the Research Strategy. You will also provide critical insights into the Research strategy, including research growth opportunities and research outcome reviews. In addition, you will lead the integration of finance and research strategies, performance outcomes and their translation into effective policies, processes and systems across the University. As such, you will work collaboratively as part of a holistic finance partnering team and lead multi-disciplinary finance teams in the development, execution and communication of successful financial outcomes that are reflective of the overall research strategy.

**About you**
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have substantial experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, financial planning and management reporting, with a strong governance and partnership orientation. You will also have the ability to develop financial models for use in scenario planning, along with an ability to understand and articulate complex business and financial strategies to find innovative solutions to improve financial performance.

Note: A National Police Clearance is required for the successful applicant.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position description - Finance Business Partner (Research) (513749).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 27 February 2023**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.



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