Finance Business Partner

Job Description

• Full-time, ongoing position at HEW Level 8.
• Kingswood campus and travel required to other campuses with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

The Finance Business Partner advises University leaders through financial planning, forecasting, analysis and strategic insight.
 

The Opportunity
You will lead strategic financial partnering across designated client areas, providing expert advice, analysis and insight that supports evidence-based decision-making. You will align financial planning and forecasting with University strategy, operational priorities and long-term objectives.

You will advise senior stakeholders on financial performance, risks and opportunities, translating complex financial data into clear and actionable recommendations. Through scenario modelling, business case evaluation and robust analysis, you will help inform resource allocation and strengthen financial accountability.

You will design and implement financial models, reporting frameworks and tools using systems such as TM1, GLwand and Oracle. Working across client areas and specialist teams, you will improve financial processes, build financial capability and support strategic projects and organisational change.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver financial planning and forecasting that aligns with University strategy and operational priorities.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear advice on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and reporting frameworks that improve transparency, accountability and insight.
• Influence resource allocation through scenario modelling, robust analysis and business case evaluation.
• Strengthen financial capability while improving processes, controls and service delivery.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive financial planning, analysis and business partnering experience within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate financial data into strategic insight.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools such as TM1, GLwand and Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and public sector financial frameworks, with the ability to lead initiatives and manage competing priorities.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Kate New, Senior Finance Business Partner via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF2045H
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 16th November 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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