"Finance Business Partner"

PRIMARY DETAIL

The Finance Business Partner provides strategic and analytical advice and reporting to portfolio leaders translating complex financial data into actionable intelligence that supports the achievement of desired business outcomes.

• Competitive annual package circa $190K (including superannuation)
• Full-time, continuing contract; Hybrid work
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Where financial expertise meets strategic impact.

About the role

Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for driving business success through strategic advice and meaningful financial insights? We're seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Group Finance team at Macquarie University, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance and future success of our organisation.

At Macquarie University, we are committed to engaging and empowering the brightest minds to achieve extraordinary outcomes. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work as a trusted advisor, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to provide critical financial insights and drive business decision-making. This is an opportunity to combine your financial expertise with your leadership and strategic capabilities to make a meaningful impact across a diverse and innovative organisation.

The Finance Business Partner works at the intersection of finance and strategy, translating complex data into actionable intelligence that drives business outcomes. This is a high impact role where you will work directly with the Executive Dean and the Faculty Executive Director within the Faculty, while enjoying the support of a highly skilled and collaborative Group Finance team. Partnering with the Director of Financial Performance and Partnering, you will drive change management efforts, ensuring successful implementation of new financial strategies. 

What will you do:

• Partner strategically with key stakeholders to understand their business needs and provide expert financial guidance that influences direction and decision-making.
• Drive business performance through insightful analysis, scenario modelling, and cost-benefit evaluations that support new initiatives and strategic imperatives.
• Lead continuous improvement activities within business units, that embed efficient finance processes.
• Shape financial planning by partnering with business units to develop and critically evaluate annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Deliver high-impact analysis and insights through month-end analyses and management information that tell the story behind the numbers.

About You: (Selection Criteria)

You have similar experience as Finance Business Partner managing multiple stakeholders within a large organisation with complex accounting and reporting needs. With sound knowledge of commercial finance and the external finance landscape, you can apply this knowledge to support and influence stakeholders across all levels to ensure delivery. In addition, you will have the following:

• Professional credentials – CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial experience – At least 4 years post CA/CPA experience in similar roles within large, complex organisations.
• Business partnering excellence – Proven ability to build rapport and influence senior stakeholders with trust and credibility.
• Financial Modelling – including scenario analysis and presenting actionable insights to support strategy and decision making.
• Commercial acumen – Sharp business insight combined with experience applying strong accounting principles.
• Advanced technical skills – Expertise in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).

Why work at Macquarie 

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity Connect with us today. 

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.

Pre-Employment Checks 

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how your experience is aligned to the role against the selection criteria.

*Please note this position requires criminal record check.

For a confidential conversation please contact Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition via sarah.bate@mq.edu.au .

Applications Close: Thursday 26th February at 11:59pm AEDT

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. 

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:26/02/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong 

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work 

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.