Finance Business Partner (Southport)

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.** Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Finance Business Partner collaborates closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to offer strategic guidance, support in operational and business planning, budgeting, and resource management to both academic and professional managers. This role demands exceptional leadership and consultancy skills, as well as the capability to handle complex and specialized tasks that are integral to University operations.

In this role you will;
- Build qualified advisory relationships with University executives and managers, offering expert financial advice and insights.
- Provide ongoing expert guidance on financial and resource management matters.
- Engage in discussions on new business initiatives, conduct value-adding analysis, and contribute to operational and strategic plans.
- Collaborate with Element managers to create annual budgets, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and University policies.
- Develop business cases and financial modelling, assessing their viability.

**Qualifications**

To be successful, you will possess:

- Degree qualified with substantial work-related experience. You will preferably hold a professional accounting qualification through an accredited body (CPA/CA).
- Strong experience in financial analysis is required, alongside the ability to synthesise both financial and non-financial information. Experience with financial modelling is also highly desirable.
- Extensive business partnering or similar experience is highly desirable, as is experience within the higher education sector.
- High level communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, together with the ability to effectively liaise across all levels of a diverse organisation.

**What we can offer**

There are two full time, continuing positions available with a hybrid working environment. Any onsite workdays will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan or Gold Coast campuses. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

**Salary range**

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $110,939
- $124,803 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,799
- $146,020 per annum. **Additional Information** Why joins Griffith?**

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

**How to apply**

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all
- whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

**_ Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qznkh