Senior Finance Business Partner

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing

Position overview

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key member of the University’s Finance and Business Services team, delivering high-quality financial management and strategic support to a diverse range of stakeholders. The role provides expert financial advice across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring stakeholders are equipped with timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to effectively manage their operations. Working closely with budget owners and project leaders, the position plays a critical role in strengthening financial performance, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The role also collaborates with finance colleagues and business units across the University, contributing to a cohesive, best-practice finance function. In addition, the Senior Finance Business Partner supports the delivery of both local and University-wide finance initiatives, driving continuous improvement and enhancing financial processes, systems, and governance frameworks.

As a trusted strategic advisor, you will partner with senior leaders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, insights, and advice that supports informed decision-making across a diverse portfolio. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial planning while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise resources, and drive sustainable outcomes.

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights. If you are a collaborative finance professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and driving continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at a globally recognised institution renowned for excellence in education, research, and innovation.

For further information please contact Lolitha Ekanayake, Finance Manager,  E:Lolitha.ekanayake@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 those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

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 preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.