Job Description

• Full time continuing role
• Support financial analysis, reporting and budgeting at the University
• Base Salary $107,312 - $115,686 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Financial Analyst, Finance for Science, Engineering and Architecture provides targeted financial advice to help teams navigate daily operational challenges. They conduct intermediate financial analysis, assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, assist in financial governance functions, prepare financial reports and contribute to the design of dashboards. They take a collaborative approach to promote a streamlined financial process.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• provide financial advice, assisting in day-to-day operational challenges and enquires from internal teams
• perform intermediate financial analysis and modelling, contributing to decision-making and operational strategies
• contribute actively to the refinement of budgets and forecasts, working closely with senior finance staff to ensure financial plans are consistent and well-informed
• contribute to the creation of performance dashboards, ensuring the accurate representation of financial and operational metrics
• collaborate in refining financial procedures, actively participating in minor system updates and modifications
• facilitate timely report submission, uphold data integrity according to university systems, and partner with managers to advance compliance initiatives.

About you

• financial planning and analysis
• developing and/or tracking financial and non-financial key performance indicator
• budgeting and forecasting
• financial reporting
• well developed analytical skills including problem solving, data gathering and analysis and reporting
• excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• organisation and time management.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email to victoria.ford-rogers@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 21 June 2026 11:59 PM