Finance Business Partner | Higher Education | Sydney | $140,000 + Super | Temp to Perm
The Chance
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading higher education organisation in Sydney. Initially offered as a contract with a genuine pathway to permanency, this role provides the chance to partner with senior stakeholders while contributing to a complex and purpose-driven organisation.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted business partner to a portfolio of faculties and business units, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis while identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with senior stakeholders across faculties and business units
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Deliver monthly management reporting and variance analysis
Provide commercial and strategic financial advice to support decision-making
Analyse financial performance and identify risks and opportunities




Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders
Drive continuous improvements across reporting and financial processes
About the Candidate
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant role
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making
Experience within higher education or another large, complex organisation will be highly regarded
Proactive, collaborative, and able to work autonomously
What's on Offer
$140,000 + super
Hybrid working arrangements
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
Join a collaborative finance team within a leading higher education institution
Opportunity to make a genuine impact by partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Business Partner looking to step into a collaborative, stakeholder-focused role with long-term career potential.
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