Finance Business Partner
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Job Description
Secure valuable experience with one of the regions largest employers!
Due to internal movements and promotions we have an exciting opportunity to join the University of Newcastles large finance team on a 12month fixedterm contract through to June 2026. As a Finance Business Partner youll work closely with business units to support financial planning budgeting and forecastingdelivering insights that inform strategic decisionmaking.
The Role
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Prepare budgets forecasts financial models and variance analyses to support decisionmaking and resource allocation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build effective relationships with diverse teams providing financial advice and building financial literacy among leaders with nonfinancial backgrounds.
- Business Cases and Capital Evaluation: Prepare business cases and evaluations to support effective resource management.
- MonthEnd and Reporting: Conduct monthend reviews performance reporting and provide indepth analysis and insights.
- System Support and Change Management: Support nonfinance users during process improvements and system rollouts including Tech One.
This fulltime role is based at our Callaghan Campus on Awabakal and Worimi land with hybrid work flexibility (up to 40% workfromhome).
Why Join Us
- Competitive Salary: $116596 $136030 plus 17% superannuation commensurate with your skills and experience.
- WorkLife Balance: Fixedterm contract (June 2025June 2026) 35hour work week with flexible and hybrid options.
- Benefits:Extra paid leave (16 days annually) staff discounts wellness programs and more (see ourbenefits at a glance).
- Career Development: Were committed to your growth offering access to LinkedIn Learning leadership development mentoring programs education assistance and more.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an organisation transforming lives through education research and community engagement. Drive financial efficiencies and effectiveness that positively impacts our wider community.
- Facilities: Set among beautiful native bushland our Callaghan Campus offers everything you need in one placeincluding modern office spaces childcare services a pharmacy food outlets and the NU Sport precinct offering a gym 50metre indoor heated pool and sporting facilities to support your wellbeing.
About You
You will bring:
- A degree in accounting business or related field.
- Progress towards postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant professional experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey financial concepts to nonfinance stakeholders.
- Experience providing strategic financial support in complex organisations.
- A commitment to fostering a safe and respectful workplace.
Desirable:
- CPA/CA ANZ membership or progress towards it.
- Technology One experience.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- Preemployment checks including a criminal history check will be required for the successful applicant.
Our University
For 60 years the University of Newcastle has been dedicated to outstanding education and research. Were proud to be ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 40 universities globally for impact. Across our campuses in Newcastle the Central Coast Sydney and Singapore the University of Newcastle enrols more than 37000 students and are one of the regions largest employers.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students staff and communities.
Application Process
If you are viewing this on a job board please click Apply to be redirected to the Universitys website where you can review the full Position Description and submit your include the following:
- Your resume.
- A cover letter (up to 2 pages) detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the positions requirements.
Applications Close: Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Contact Us
For specific position enquiries please contact Luke Rossi Senior Manager Business Partners or (02).
Fortechnical supportoralternative submission pathways please contact: Jenny Newell Talent Acquisition Specialist or.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
