3 Days Left Finance Partner

3 weeks ago


Cairns, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Finance Professional Services - Central

2 x full time, continuing position

Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111,686 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

We are seeking 2 motivated Finance Partners (known locally as the Management Accountant) to join our finance advisory team at the University of Queensland. One role is supporting the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) portfolio responsible for upholding high quality teaching and learning, promoting a culture of excellence across the student experience, and leading initiatives aimed at student success and retention, integration of services for students and quality standards. The other supports The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology which works to address global challenges in health, energy, and the bioeconomy. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant (SMA), you/'ll play a crucial role in delivering sound financial analysis, supporting commentary and advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to inform financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Providing financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Helping them to make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilisation of funding.

- Building and maintaining strong working relationships and acting as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval.

- Applying financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations.

- Facilitating seamless communication between the finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offering expertise on financial policy matters and enhancing team performance.

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 or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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

- 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 a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience

- 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.

- Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.

- Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).

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 Tash Mitchell, Senior Management Accountant, via tash.mitchell@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

- Resume

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56170).

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