Finance Business Partner

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Griffith University Full time

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.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Finance Business Partner works in concert with the Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic advice, operational and business planning, budgeting and resource management services to academic and professional managers. The role requires leadership and consultancy skills of a high order and the ability to undertake activities of a complex and specific nature, encompassing a significant element of University operations.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop a professional advisory relationship with University Executive and Element managers to regularly provide expert advice and information on their financial position and key financial drivers.
  2. Provide regular expert advice on financial and resource management matters and their interrelationship and impact on the element's financial performance.
  3. Discuss new business initiatives, undertake value-adding analysis, draw out key insights and provide input to client operational and strategic plans.
  4. Partner with Element managers to develop annual budgets for elements in accordance with contemporary accounting principles, relevant legislation, enterprise agreements and University policies.
  5. Responsible for overseeing and validating regular Element level forecasts in consultation with key clients within appropriate timelines.
  6. Analyse group and element monthly financial results, investigate significant variances, identify causes and recommend corrective actions.
  7. Provide mentoring and expert advice to staff in the Business Partnering team, particularly regarding University policies and procedures, functionality of finance information systems and efficient and effective work practices.
  8. Improve business processes, develop guidelines and protocols, driving adoption of best practice consistently across the business partnering team.
  9. Develop strong relationships with other key internal service providers to ensure a seamless service to the client.
  10. Undertake other project tasks as determined by the Senior Finance Business Partner.
  11. Promote and demonstrate cultural behaviour in accordance with the Fraud and Corruption Control Framework and the University's Integrity program. This includes acting with integrity in undertaking duties and implementing processes to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to fraud and corruption within the University.
  12. Support compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.
  13. Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University's Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.
About you
  1. Completion of relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial relevant work experience or an equivalent combination or knowledge, training and experience.
  2. Membership of a professional accredited accounting organisation with CA or CPA qualifications.
Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

Please note we have two vacancies as per below; please state in your application which position you are interested in being considered for.

X1 Continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

X1 Fixed term opportunity until 19/12/25 based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 8 Salary - Base salary range $110,939.54 - $124,803.81 + 17% super. Full package range - $129,799.26 - $146,020.47.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
  1. A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
  2. Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on

For further information about this role, please contact Ms Tara van Beurden, Senior Finance Business Partner on 0402 900 742.

Closing date: Friday 14th March @ 11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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