Finance Business Partner
Job No.: 682110
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide expert, forward-thinking research and revenue accounting advice and support across complex research activities. In this pivotal role, you will partner with stakeholders across the University to influence financial decisions, optimise research outcomes, and ensure robust financial planning, reporting and compliance in support of Monash’s globally recognised research portfolio.
This position will be responsible for proactively delivering high-quality, client-focused financial support through research grant budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring. You’ll partner with internal stakeholders to develop and analyse complex budgets, identify issues before they arise, and provide options for mitigation. You'll consistently deliver exceptional finance partnering services, embedding continuous improvement into day-to-day practice. Leveraging strong networks and communication skills, you’ll foster collaboration and provide clear, actionable financial insights and advice. Your input will contribute to planning, governance, reporting and policy development across the R&R accounting landscape.
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience in financial management, particularly in complex budgeting and analysis, along with exceptional communication skills to engage with a broad range of stakeholders. You’ll be a proactive problem solver with a strong customer service mindset, and bring commercial acumen, organisational excellence and sound leadership capability. Proficiency in financial systems such as SAP, a collaborative approach, and the ability to distil and present complex financial data clearly will be essential in this role.
About Monash University
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We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Vanessa Wang, Manager, Research and Revenue Accounting Services, +61 3 9905 5460
Position Description: Finance Business Partner
Applications Close: Wednesday 23 July 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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