Manager, Finance Partnering

About This Opportunity
The University of Queensland is seeking a Manager, Finance Partnering to provide high-quality financial analysis, advice, and reporting to senior leaders, enabling informed decision-making and strong financial performance across client business units. Working within a collaborative and client-focused team, this role partners closely with executive leaders to drive effective financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, while embedding strong governance, compliance, and risk management practices.
Key responsibilities
Leading the development, alignment, and execution of financial strategies, budgets, and reporting to support client business unit objectives.
Providing proactive financial analysis, advice, and performance commentary to executive leaders, ensuring accountability and transparency in financial management.
Partnering with client leaders on the management of budgets, grants, contracts, and financial controls to deliver on service delivery and research objectives.
Supporting the Associate Director, Partnering with business cases, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement projects to enhance financial capability and outcomes.
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 student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Benefits
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
You will be an accomplished finance professional with postgraduate qualifications and professional membership (CPA/CA or equivalent), bringing significant experience in financial management, analysis, and advisory services. With a proven ability to deliver strategic, client-focused financial solutions in complex environments, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, combining technical expertise with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
You Will Also Bring
Postgraduate qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field (or equivalent extensive professional experience), with progress towards or attainment of CPA/CA membership.
Demonstrated expertise in financial management, accounting, and analysis, with a strong understanding of compliance, policy, and risk frameworks.
Significant experience delivering project-based accounting services and financial advice in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence and achieve outcomes through clear, strategic communication.
Proven capacity to partner with clients to provide operational and strategically aligned financial advice and solutions.
A collaborative, client-focused approach with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card 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 Scott Robotham, Associate Director, Finance Partnering at
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , 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
Applications close Wednesday 10 September 2025, at 11.00pm AEST (R
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Higher Education
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