Finance Partner

• Finance and Business Services Division – support the School of Veterinary Science

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Join our Gatton Campus community – take a virtual tour!

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Finance Partner to deliver exceptional professional accounting services to the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland.

Known locally as the Management Accountant, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring effective financial management of research projects. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant (SMA), your responsibilities will include relationship and grant financial management, sound financial analysis and
forecasting, compliance oversight and the provision of informed and insightful financial commentary to your clients.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide financial advice to chief investigators and leaders. Help them make informed decisions regarding cost management and optimal utilisation of grant funding.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships and act as a trusted financial advisor, managing the escalation of key client issues that require expertise, input and/or approval.

• Apply financial processes, governance frameworks, and policy controls to ensure ongoing compliance with university and external regulations.

• Facilitate seamless communication between the finance advisory and finance transaction services team. Offer expertise on financial policy matters and enhance team performance.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0lmtJ3YQg

Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Free parking and intercampus bus

• On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• UQ Study for Staff

• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services

• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

• Volunteer in our community garden

About You

• Degree qualifications in accounting, business, commerce, or a related field with experience in accounting and/or equivalent combination of relevant extensive training and professional experience

• Strong financial accounting, analysis, and reporting skills, with experience managing and providing project-based accounting services.

• Experience working in professional financial advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments.

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients and apply sound problem solving and communication skills to influence and achieve outcomes.

• Ability to provide strategically aligned operational financial advice and solutions, and partner with clients to achieve desired outcomes and results.

• Progress towards or membership of a professional institution (CPA / CA or equivalent).

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including right to work in Australia, criminal history and education checks. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Jurgens Liebenberg, Finance Manager, via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 3 December 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45535). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 9/12/2024.