Job Description

Finance Analyst – Faculty of Medicine & Health

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Contract until 31 December 2026
• Remuneration: Level 7 $113,926 – $123,301 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid)

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:

This role sits within the Faculty of Medicine & Health and plays an important part in enabling sound financial decision-making across a diverse and dynamic portfolio. As a Finance Analyst, you will provide financial insights, analysis and reporting that help leaders understand performance, manage resources effectively and plan for the future.

Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you will support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring financial information is accurate, meaningful and timely. Your expertise will contribute to informed decisions that support the Faculty's operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• Develop financial models and undertake scenario analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders across the Faculty to develop financial plans, monitor performance and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support the management of operational, strategic, research and externally funded budgets, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and funding requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis to meet business needs and support key initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting and controls while delivering excellent customer service.

Who You Are:

You are a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to solve problems and deliver meaningful outcomes. You can translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where accuracy, service and continuous improvement are highly valued.

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis and financial control processes.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience providing accurate, practical financial advice and delivering high-quality financial services.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional service.

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

How to Apply: Submit your CV & Cover Letter by 11:55pm, 11th June 2026

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments
• Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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.