Senior Finance Business Partner

• Financial Services, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping how the University of the Sunshine Coast manages and grows its financial resources. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll provide expert financial guidance and insights that support strategic decision-making across the University. You’ll analyse and interpret financial data, contribute to business cases, and develop reporting and dashboards that enable clear forecasting, monitoring, and performance tracking. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, IT, analytics, and senior leadership, you’ll champion best practice, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards, and help modernise systems and processes to keep the University at the forefront of financial management.

You will

• lead the delivery of expert financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and business modelling, turning complex data into clear insights that support strategic decision-making;
• drive the development and continuous improvement of financial reporting and processes, helping teams work smarter and more efficiently while enhancing transparency for internal and external stakeholders; and
• collaborate across the University with senior management, committees, and key stakeholders, providing trusted financial advice and insights that guide decisions and shape outcomes.

About you

Our ideal candidate is a proactive and insightful financial partner who thrives on turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. You’re someone who can design and deliver financial tools, frameworks, and reporting that empower colleagues and guide strategic decision-making across the University. You’re confident working with clients at all levels, from teams to Executive, providing high-quality advice and solutions while ensuring compliance with professional and legislative standards. Always looking ahead, you identify opportunities to improve processes, build capability, and support University priorities, helping UniSC stay responsive, innovative, and ready for the future.

You will possess:

• Expertise in accounting standards, financial management, and high-level analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to all audiences.
• Advanced digital skills, including Microsoft Office, VBA, Power BI, and Power Query.
• Strong business acumen and leadership, delivering results in complex environments.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing, and client-focused communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the higher education sector with an understanding of factors influencing University strategy.
• CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with UniSC enterprise systems, including Technology One CiA (Finance) and PeopleSoft (Student, HR & Payroll).

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 • •••• •830.

Position description:  494384_Senior Finance Business Partner.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 31 August 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharon Hodgins
Finance Manager
Email: ••••@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.