Associate Director, Financial Frameworks and Analytics

• Finance and Business Services 

• Full-time, fixed term position for up to 5 years 

• Based at our St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity 

Lead at the forefront of strategic financial thinking in a role that is both visionary and hands-on, shaping how one of Australia’s leading universities evolves its budget operating model. As Associate Director, Financial Frameworks and Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in the design and stewardship of enterprise-wide financial frameworks, modelling capability, and performance insights that guide senior decision-making. 

This is a unique opportunity to step into a function where you will play a key role in transforming manual processes and strengthening data-driven insights. Working within a highly collaborative Finance function, you will partner closely with senior leaders to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of analytical rigour, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring financial frameworks are practical, consistent, and support impactful outcomes across the University. 

For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack 

About You 

You are a strategic finance leader with a strong foundation in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis within complex organisations. You bring deep expertise in developing and governing financial frameworks and a proven ability to apply robust analytical methods to inform high-level decision-making. 

A confident communicator and trusted advisor, you excel at translating complex or incomplete information into concise, compelling insights for executive audiences. You are collaborative and influential, with the ability to build capability in others, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment across diverse teams. Your leadership style is both thoughtful and ambitious, underpinned by strong judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, oncampus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

Interested? 

Candidates who can demonstrate alignment with the ‘About You’ section are welcome to request a confidential discussion by contacting Caitlin Savage via [email protected]. [email protected]. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. 

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. 

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close: Wednesday 29 July at 11.00pm AEST (R-67041).