"Manager, Finance Partnering"

Finance Professional Services (FPS)

Full time, continuing position

Base salary will be in the range $117,958 - $132,247 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking a Manager, Finance Partnering to provide high-quality financial analysis, advice, and reporting to senior leaders, enabling informed decision-making and strong financial performance across client business units. Working within a collaborative and client-focused team, this role partners closely with executive leaders to drive effective financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, while embedding strong governance, compliance, and risk management practices.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development, alignment, and execution of financial strategies, budgets, and reporting to support client business unit objectives.
• Providing proactive financial analysis, advice, and performance commentary to executive leaders, ensuring accountability and transparency in financial management.
• Partnering with client leaders on the management of budgets, grants, contracts, and financial controls to deliver on service delivery and research objectives.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with business cases, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement projects to enhance financial capability and outcomes.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

You will be an accomplished finance professional with postgraduate qualifications and professional membership (CPA/CA or equivalent), bringing significant experience in financial management, analysis, and advisory services. With a proven ability to deliver strategic, client-focused financial solutions in complex environments, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, combining technical expertise with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will also bring:

• Postgraduate qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field (or equivalent extensive professional experience), with progress towards or attainment of CPA/CA membership.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, accounting, and analysis, with a strong understanding of compliance, policy, and risk frameworks.
• Significant experience delivering project-based accounting services and financial advice in complex stakeholder and policy environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence and achieve outcomes through clear, strategic communication.
• Proven capacity to partner with clients to provide operational and strategically aligned financial advice and solutions.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jurgens Liebenberg, Finance Manager at jurgens.liebenberg@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 30 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-62875).