Business Analyst (Residential Finance)

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $118,399 - $126,607 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed term (up to 12 months)

The Position

The Business Analyst (Residential Finance) is a key contributor to the financial management and transformation of ANU’s student accommodation portfolio, supporting around 6,500 beds across 13 residences. Situated within the Finance & Business Services division, the role partners closely with the Residential Experience Division and other stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This position bridges daily finance operations with strategic initiatives, focusing on process improvement, system optimisation, and automation. The role provides an opportunity to lead projects that strengthen financial controls, reduce manual workloads, and enhance the sustainability of the Residential portfolio.

Key responsibilities include supporting budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, debt management, and reporting; preparing insightful financial analyses; collaborating with stakeholders to deliver business analysis solutions; applying continuous improvement practices; aligning finance operations with system capabilities; mentoring colleagues; participating in projects using Agile or other methodologies; and ensuring compliance with ANU policies and Australian Accounting Standards.

This role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong analytical, finance, and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Person

The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, complemented by extensive experience in financial management and business analysis—preferably within the accommodation or higher education sector.

They will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record in identifying opportunities for process improvement and delivering sustainable financial outcomes. Proficiency in enterprise systems such as StarRez, TM1, CRMs, and Power BI will be highly regarded, along with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as the role involves close collaboration with colleagues across both strategic and operational levels. The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable team player who contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and financial excellence within the Residential and Finance & Business Services divisions.

For further information please contact, Nalin Sanjaya, Residential - Finance Manager, E: nalin.sanjaya@anu.edu.au   

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.