Job Description
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Job no: 527726
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Finance, Analyst
Finance Business Analyst – UNSW Science
Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Duration: 12-month contract
Remuneration: Level 8 $123,044 - $138,637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
We're seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join the FBP team supporting the financial activities for UNSW Science.
Working as part of a strong and dynamic team, you’ll bring a practiced understanding of financial management activities to support your client group in making forward thinking and sound business decisions across financial processes, risks, and opportunities.
Practiced in stakeholder engagement and confident in presenting findings and recommendations, you’ll offer dedicated guidance and support to UNSW Science clients to ensure financial processes and responsibilities are understood. You’ll have the confidence to autonomously work across:
Delivery of financial management activities across project/capital: planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities.
Development of financial modelling and scenario analysis and advice.
Working collaboratively with your business area to create financial plans, report financial performance and monitor expenditure.
Investigating variances to budget and forecasts.
Identifying, reporting and managing financial risks and opportunities
Cost benefit analysis activities in the development of business cases.
Providing guidance and support to stakeholders across financial processes and responsibilities.
The Finance Business Analyst position reports to the Finance Manager for UNSW Science and has no direct reports.
Skills and Experience summary: You’ll hold substantial professional sector experience in management accounting and have confidence in presenting to and engaging with senior stakeholders to make sound recommendations, alongside:
Relevant qualifications (CA or CPA qualification or equivalent).
Strong experience in core and complex financial management and financial control processes, insight driven analysis and modelling, providing accurate operational advice, and delivering financial services.
Confidence across project/capital forecasting and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to take a client-focused approach when analysing, interpreting and integrating large sets of data.
Highly developed audience appropriate communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Practiced experience in presenting and engaging with stakeholders to support strategic financial decision making.
Extensive working knowledge of analytical tools, in particular, a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial modelling and analysis.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working options.
Career development opportunities.
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your application online: CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator [email protected]
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 8th October 2026
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Job no: 527726
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Finance, Analyst
Finance Business Analyst – UNSW Science
Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Duration: 12-month contract
Remuneration: Level 8 $123,044 - $138,637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
We're seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join the FBP team supporting the financial activities for UNSW Science.
Working as part of a strong and dynamic team, you’ll bring a practiced understanding of financial management activities to support your client group in making forward thinking and sound business decisions across financial processes, risks, and opportunities.
Practiced in stakeholder engagement and confident in presenting findings and recommendations, you’ll offer dedicated guidance and support to UNSW Science clients to ensure financial processes and responsibilities are understood. You’ll have the confidence to autonomously work across:
Delivery of financial management activities across project/capital: planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis activities.
Development of financial modelling and scenario analysis and advice.
Working collaboratively with your business area to create financial plans, report financial performance and monitor expenditure.
Investigating variances to budget and forecasts.
Identifying, reporting and managing financial risks and opportunities
Cost benefit analysis activities in the development of business cases.
Providing guidance and support to stakeholders across financial processes and responsibilities.
The Finance Business Analyst position reports to the Finance Manager for UNSW Science and has no direct reports.
Skills and Experience summary: You’ll hold substantial professional sector experience in management accounting and have confidence in presenting to and engaging with senior stakeholders to make sound recommendations, alongside:
Relevant qualifications (CA or CPA qualification or equivalent).
Strong experience in core and complex financial management and financial control processes, insight driven analysis and modelling, providing accurate operational advice, and delivering financial services.
Confidence across project/capital forecasting and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to take a client-focused approach when analysing, interpreting and integrating large sets of data.
Highly developed audience appropriate communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
Practiced experience in presenting and engaging with stakeholders to support strategic financial decision making.
Extensive working knowledge of analytical tools, in particular, a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and its application in financial modelling and analysis.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working options.
Career development opportunities.
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your application online: CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator [email protected]
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 8th October 2026
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Business Analyst | UNSW Science position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
