• Full time continuing role
• Fantastic opportunity to join the University's Finance team
• Base Salary $121,508 - $137,032 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Finance Partner oversees financial matters for designated client groups. They deliver financial services aligned with strategic priorities, driving continuous improvement in financial processes, and actively contribute to shaping business decisions. They also provide authoritative financial guidance and risk management expertise, and actively participate in the development and enhancement of finance related policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• deliver comprehensive financial services tailored to the needs of designated client groups, aligning with strategic priorities
• drive continuous improvement efforts for financial processes and services, optimising efficiency, and effectiveness for client groups
• provide authoritative financial guidance and risk management for client groups
• engage and build strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating dialogues to address concerns and gather feedback, ensuring alignment with work area
• contribute to planning and operational committees, overseeing financial matters for designated client groups with increasing complexity and strategic importance.

About you

• CPA or CA or equivalent overseas, professional qualifications or equivalent extensive work experience
• experience in budget development and reporting
• experience in financial investigative processes
• experience with costing and quality control
• financial planning and analysis
• interpreting and applying accounting standards

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

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. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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.

How to apply

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.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Liz Mackinlay, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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