Research Finance Analyst

Location
Sydney NSW
 
Full job description
Job no: 533423
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Finance
Research Finance Analyst x3

Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level 7 from $113,000 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

We're on the lookout for talented, sharp and driven Research Finance Analysts to join the team at UNSW!

As a Research Finance Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial integrity and compliance of UNSW’s research and external funding. You’ll be responsible for financial accounting, external reporting, and ensuring grant and contract compliance. You'll work within a collaborative team and across UNSW Finance, and the research community.

Reporting to the Research Revenue Manager, you’ll contribute to the effective management of external grants and contracts—making a real impact on the university’s research outcomes.

This is your opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading universities and make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

Maintain an in-depth understanding of research funding, including compliance and reporting requirements, spending time frames and allowable expenditure.
Preparation of compliance reporting, certified financial statements and acquittals for external research contract and grant funding. Ensuring financial reporting is accurate and compliant with grantor contractual requirements and accounting standards.
Produce and deliver consistent, relevant, reliable and timely research-related financial information that align with the requirements of granting bodies and industry partners.
Establish strong collaborative working relationships with other teams involved in research funding processes, including Operational Finance, the Division of Research, and researchers.
Meet stakeholder and Finance needs by undertaking any other duties that are required commensurate with the role and level.
Skills and Experience

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, along with a CA or CPA qualification that is either Australian or has been formally recognised as an Australian equivalent through international membership or transition pathways.
Strong experience in accounting processes, reporting and analysing financial information, providing accurate advice and delivering financial services.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver results in line with required deadlines and quality parameters.
Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to inform and negotiate successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Highly developed time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines, adopting a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as other computer applications, enterprise systems, and the delivery of reports
For further details on role responsibilities and skills experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

Flexible working options.
Career development opportunities.
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm 20th July 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 03 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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