Finance Specialist

Finance Specialist

Lead project budget tracking, forecasting and portfolio-level financial reporting

Work across ICT delivery, PPM tools, rate cards, cost plans and executive reporting

HEO9 with 17% superannuation and excellent career development opportunities

Finance Specialist

Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Finance Specialist within Information and Communications Technology. This role will support effective financial control, cost management and reporting across ICT projects and portfolio delivery.

Why join the University of Sydney?

Join one of Australia's leading universities at a pivotal time, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, teaching excellence, and research at global scale.

ICT is central to the University's mission, delivering the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact.

With strong investment and ambitious transformation underway, you'll work in a large and complex environment where your contribution will have visible, meaningful impact across the University community.

The opportunity

This is a key Delivery Office role focused on the financial management of ICT projects, from validating estimates and rate cards through to budget forecasting, cost tracking and executive-level reporting. You'll work closely with project managers and ICT leaders to ensure financial information is accurate, current and decision-ready across a large and complex portfolio.

What you'll do

• Develop, review and monitor ICT project budgets, ensuring estimates reflect current rate cards, scope and delivery requirements.
• Track project costs, forecasts and variances through PPM tools, supporting accurate reporting and financial control
• Prepare portfolio-level financial reporting and insights for senior ICT leaders, including project control board reporting.
• Partner with project managers to improve cost discipline, budget accuracy and financial decision-making.
• Identify financial risks, cost pressures and process improvement opportunities across the ICT project portfolio

What we're looking for

• Experience in financial management, project accounting, portfolio/program/project management or a related field.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and cost control in a large-scale environment.
• Experience using PPM tools for cost planning, forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Advanced analytical skills and strong attention to detail when working with complex data.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

• 17% superannuation.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging options.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport.
• Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community.

How to apply

If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

Accessibility and inclusion

The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or to request reasonable adjustments or documents in alternate formats, please contact Zoe Crouch at zoe.crouch@sydney.edu.au.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Pre-employment checks

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

Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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

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Applications Close

Monday 08 June 2026 11:59 PM