Finance Business Partner

About the role

A full-time, ongoing HEW Level 8 Finance Business Partner position at Western Sydney University's Kingswood campus, with travel to other campuses and flexible working arrangements. The role advises University leaders through financial planning, forecasting, analysis and strategic insight, and leads strategic financial partnering across designated client areas.

Key responsibilities

• Align financial planning and forecasting with University strategy, operational priorities and long-term objectives.
• Advise senior stakeholders on financial performance, risks and opportunities, turning complex data into clear recommendations.
• Use scenario modelling, business case evaluation and robust analysis to inform resource allocation and strengthen financial accountability.
• Design and implement financial models, reporting frameworks and tools using systems such as TM1, GLwand and Oracle.
• Improve financial processes, build financial capability and support strategic projects and organisational change.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive financial planning, analysis and business partnering experience in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial data into strategic insight.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector financial frameworks, with the ability to lead initiatives and manage competing priorities.
• Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in financial systems such as TM1, GLwand and Oracle.
• Financial planning, analysis and business partnering.

What we offer

• Salary of $120,754 - $134,051 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Discounted onsite childcare at the university's campuses.

Applications are made through the University's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions; the closing date is 16 November 2026.