Senior Finance Business Partner (Corporate)

Job Description:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-wide financial strategy and influencing executive decision-making.
• Lead high-impact, strategic initiatives within a collaborative, high-performing finance team committed to continuous improvement.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for one year.

About the opportunity

• Partner with the University Executive and CFO Executive to deliver high-impact strategic financial advice that shapes enterprise-wide decisions and the University’s 2030 Strategy.
• Lead complex financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case development to inform major corporate initiatives, policy decisions and long-term financial planning.
• Drive end‑to‑end strategic finance partnering by leading multi-disciplinary teams, influencing governance frameworks, and strengthening financial performance and organisational capability.

About you

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in financial performance, strategic planning, budgeting and enterprise-level financial analysis within complex organisations.
• Professionally qualified accountant (CA/CPA or equivalent) with strong expertise in financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, providing high-level strategic advice and building trusted executive partnerships.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing teams, delivering projects and driving continuous improvement across finance functions.
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a track record of improving financial outcomes and governance frameworks.