"Senior Finance Business Partner"

• Reference number: 25552
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $158,080 to $165,606 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $133,579 to $139,939 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a strategic leadership role responsible for delivering high-level financial advice, driving performance, and enabling value creation across QUT. The position leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple portfolios, with a particular focus on the University’s two major capital programs—Digital and Physical Infrastructure. It also consolidates the financial position of the Administrative Division and provides strategic insights to support decision-making. This role partners closely with client leaders to manage budgets, embed financial controls, and ensure robust financial governance. It leads two Project Accountants, supports the development of business cases and financial models, and contributes to service improvements through the use of AI and digital tools. The Senior Finance Business Partner plays a key role in governance groups, ensures compliance with financial policies and risk management practices, and fosters team capability aligned with evolving service delivery needs.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Within the Chancellery, Finance Business Solutions (FBS) is responsible for a range of business functions to facilitate the ongoing financial viability and planning of the University in realising QUT’s strategic aims and objectives, while maintaining a customer centric approach when engaging with the University community, industry and government.

FBS values the contribution of our team and work closely with the QUT community to deliver on our values and behaviours:

Customer focussed, accountability, respect and empowerment. 

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications in finance or a related business discipline or progress towards postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience, along with ongoing professional development equivalent to CPA or Chartered Accountant.
2. Extensive experience in leading financial planning, budgeting, analysis and business partnering in complex environments, with a focus on strategic decision-making and value creation.
3. Proven ability to manage financial governance and reporting for large-scale capital programs, including digital and physical infrastructure initiatives.
4. Experience in identifying and implementing financial service improvements, including the use of AI and digital innovations to automate processes, enhance data-driven decision-making, and improve client outcomes.
5. High-level analytical and diagnostic skills, including proficiency in financial modelling, cost analysis, and performance reporting tools such as Excel, Oracle, Power BI.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver tailored financial advice across diverse client groups.
7. Demonstrate capability in mentoring and leading finance professionals, fostering team performance, and aligning capability development with evolving service delivery needs.
8. Demonstrated understanding of financial policies, risk management practices, and governance frameworks, with a commitment to continuous improvement and ethical leadership.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff  through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees. 

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers. 

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 22-Sep-2025

Applications Close: 06-Oct-2025 at 11.30pm

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