"Finance Analyst"

Job Description:

Finance Analyst

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 7 $113,926 - $123,302 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Finance Analyst supports financial management activities, including planning, forecasting, reporting, data analysis, and financial modelling. As part of the Finance Business Partnering team, the role ensures effective financial services for Faculties and Divisions, covering all funding sources. The position reports to the Finance Manager and has no direct reports.

Key responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Assist with month-end processes, planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Modelling & Analysis: Perform financial modelling, scenario analysis, and variance investigations to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develop financial plans, report performance, and monitor expenditure with stakeholders.
• Compliance & Support: Ensure data integrity, align budgets with policies, and address risks or compliance issues.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Analyst with:

• Qualifications and Expertise: A relevant tertiary qualification, CA or CPA accreditation (or equivalent), and professional sector experience.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience in financial management, control processes, analysis, and delivering accurate advice and services.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management abilities to engage and negotiate effectively with diverse internal and external audiences.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling and analysis, along with experience using enterprise systems, analytical tools, and preparing reports and presentations.
• Organisational Excellence: Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while delivering outstanding customer service.

If you possess these attributes and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 3rd March 2026

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact:

Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.