Senior Analyst, Financial Analysis and Commercial Evaluation

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, Fixed-term 1-year position at HEW Level 8.
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $116,636 – $129,479 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Use your financial modelling expertise to shape strategic decisions at Western Sydney University.

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Analysis and Commercial Evaluation to provide high quality financial insights, modelling and commercial evaluations that directly support enterprise-wide decision making. Working in partnership with the Manager, Financial Analysis and Commercial Evaluation, you will contribute to the University’s strategic initiatives through rigorous financial planning, business case analysis and evaluation of investment options.

In this role, you will design and deliver robust financial models, decision-support tools and business assessments that guide executives and senior stakeholders across complex operational and strategic contexts. You will draw on contemporary corporate finance techniques and quantitative analysis to communicate financial implications clearly and meaningfully.

You will also collaborate across the Finance portfolio and with leaders across Schools, Institutes and Divisions to ensure financial advice, systems analysis and process improvements are embedded into planning activities. Your work will contribute to the development of high-quality financial practices, budgets, risk assessments and strategic service delivery.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver accurate, compelling financial models and business cases that inform major strategic decisions.
• Provide high level financial planning support and commercial advice across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Manage assigned projects and produce analysis and insights that are timely, reliable and clearly communicated.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and effective financial practice.
• Contribute to improved processes, policies and decision-support tools within the Finance portfolio.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in business, economics or finance, with progress toward postgraduate study (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate finance, financial modelling, project evaluation and analysis.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability with attention to detail.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Rory Warren, Manager, Financial Analysis and Commercial Evaluation via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF243F. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 15 March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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