Finance Partner – COO Portfolio

About the role

The University of Queensland is seeking a driven Finance Partner to support the Chief Operating Officer (COO) portfolio. Based at the St Lucia campus, you will work within a collaborative finance advisory team and partner with senior leaders to give trusted financial insight that supports informed decisions and strategic outcomes. There is one continuing position and one fixed-term position through to October 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Provide trusted financial advice to leaders and chief investigators on cost management and the optimal use of funding.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, act as a trusted advisor and manage the escalation of complex financial matters.
• Apply financial processes, governance frameworks and policy controls to ensure compliance with University and external requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration between the finance advisory and transaction services teams to improve service delivery and financial performance.

Required profile

• Degree in accounting, business, commerce or a related discipline, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience in financial advisory, business partnering or service delivery in complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and clients.
• Progress towards, or membership of, a professional accounting body such as CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

Required skills

• Strong financial accounting, analysis and reporting, including project-based accounting services.
• Understanding of financial governance, compliance, policy frameworks and risk management.
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Base salary of $106,709 - $116,198 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 7).
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17.5% leave loading and flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted study program for staff, on-campus childcare and affordable parking.

Applications close Monday 26 October at 11:00pm AEST. Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team, stating the job reference number, and indicate whether they are applying for the continuing or fixed-term position.