- Full time, continuing opportunity for an Associate Finance Director to support the University of Sydney’s Central Portfolios
- Direct the planning and delivery of financial services and initiatives across university senior client groups
- Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Associate Director Finance will direct the planning and delivery of financial services and initiatives across the University’s senior client groups, from the Vice Chancellor Office to various Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President portfolios. They ensure alignment with the University’s goals and provide expertise on complex financial matters. They lead initiatives for continuous improvement, offer expert guidance for informed decision-making, and build a strong finance partnership with senior executives. They also refine finance processes and policies to address current and future needs.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- oversee strategic and operational planning; provide strategic advice, support and guidance in relation to the financial affairs and resources for designated portfolios
- develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders and staff across the University
- oversee the development and implementation of financial activities, budgets, management reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- ensure financial governance across compliance and lead the financial business partnering services
About you
- postgraduate qualifications - In a relevant field or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- staff leadership, training, mentoring and performance management experience
- ability to communicate effectively with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- proactively lead major financial projects
- experience in a complex, matrix reporting organisation.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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
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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.
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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 [email protected]
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Friday 09 October 2026 11:59 PMSkills Required
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience in staff leadership, training, mentoring, and performance management
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to proactively lead major financial projects
- Experience working in a complex, matrix reporting organization
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of employment
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