Principal Finance Business Partner

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

This integral role is responsible for partnering with and providing expert financial sustainability and organisational performance advice and support to the University's senior-most decision makers.

In this role you will;
- Cultivate professional advisory relationships with University executives, and managers, providing trustworthy and impactful financial guidance.
- Provide authoritative advice on complex finance and accounting issues and requirements.
- Develop and execute integrated finance strategies and plans for Griffith University, aiming for continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance financial performance and efficiency.
- Develop Griffith University's finance capability through leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
- Implement finance governance processes and ensure alignment with legislation, policies, and values to maintain efficient work practices.
- Manage financial risks and lead audit activities to maintain adherence to compliance and quality requirements.

**Qualifications**
To be successful, you will possess:

- Degree qualified with substantial work-related experience. You will also hold a professional accounting qualification through an accredited body (CPA/CA).
- Specialist expertise and experience in resource and financial management and in the development of strategic, business and operational plans relevant to the organisation's objectives, activities and functions.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, including high level modelling and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesise financial and non-financial information and develop decision support models.
- Capability, knowledge and experience with corporate financial, human resource, reporting and administrative information systems, particularly complex ERP and BI systems.

**What we can offer**
This is a continuing, full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan or Gold Coast campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

**Salary range**
The base salary will be HEW Level 10 $136,032 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $159,158 per annum.
**Additional Information** Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

**_ Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position._