"Faculty Finance Manager"

• Reference number: 26003
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $161,241 to $168,919 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $136,251 to $142,738 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Faculty Finance Manager to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Business and Law.

The Faculty Finance Manager is responsible for the provision of financial management advice and services across a client portfolio, supporting the achievement of client business and service delivery objectives. The role delivers sound financial analysis and provides advice to senior leaders to inform periodic financial planning budgeting, costing, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting. The Faculty Finance Manager will provide support and guidance on complex financial issues and identify opportunities to continuously improve team performance and build capability that is aligned to current and future client needs and service delivery requirements.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The faculty is led by the Executive Dean and the Faculty Leadership Team. The schools are established around disciplines with affinities that promote integration and collaboration in teaching and research, providing a sustainable foundation upon which to build areas of strength. Its organisational structure includes:

• School of Accountancy

• School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

• School of Economics and Finance

• School of Law

• School of Management

• QUT Graduate School of Business

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications in finance or a related business discipline and extensive relevant experience with ongoing professional development equivalent to CPA or Chartered Accountant.  
2. Financial management skills in developing, reviewing and analysing complex budgets, using a range of corporate financial systems, and with demonstrated experience in applying financial governance principles., best practice frameworks and contributing to business case development to influence significant decisions. 
3. Highly developed communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence and negotiate, and build and maintain relationships with leaders to achieve business outcomes. 
4. Proven effective leadership, management and supervisory skills that drive teamwork, high performance, and excellence in service provision 
5. Demonstrated ability to problem solve complex issues and to critically evaluate processes and contribute to a high-performance culture.  
6. Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to lead with digital technologies and data to drive outcomes, including highly developed diagnostic and analytical skills with the capacity to adapt to changing environments and inform business decisions. 
7. Demonstrated expertise in the use of information technology and financial systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle packages, together with experience in the research and analysis of information to formulate recommendations and reports to management. 
8. Demonstrated high level of business acumen, leadership and proven results in a complex business financial environment whilst working under pressure. 

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 16-Jan-2026

Applications Close: 01-Feb-2026 at 11.30pm

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