Strategic Finance Business Partner Operations - Property

Overview:

• Full-time

• Continuing position

• HEW9

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

We’re looking for a senior finance professional who can operate as a modern business partner—someone who can step into a complex, high-value Property portfolio and drive financial clarity, discipline, strategic decision-making and value creation.

You’ll work directly with senior leaders across Operations and Finance, influencing capit

al investment decisions, shaping long-term planning, and lifting financial capability across the portfolio.

If you’re comfortable operating in ambiguity, challenging stakeholders, and translating data into action—this is where you step up.

About the Role

As a Strategic Finance Business Partner, you will take ownership of financial partnering across the Property portfolio (& Finance portfolio), with a focus on:

• Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting

• Driving capital planning, investment analysis, and business case evaluation

• Providing commercial and strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders

• Delivering deep financial modelling and insights to inform decision-making

• Supporting project and program financial governance, including CAPEX/OPEX oversight

• Lifting financial literacy and capability across non-finance stakeholders

• Contributing to transformation initiatives and evolving financial practices

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations. You are expected to influence outcomes.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner / Advisor role within a large, complex organisation

• Strong track record of solving complex financial and business problems

• Advanced capability in financial modelling, analysis, and reporting

• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidence

• Experience working across multiple priorities in ambiguous environments

• Strong communication skills—able to simplify complexity and drive action

• Experience supporting change and transformation initiatives

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Brian Ogilvie via email [email protected]

Position Description

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Applications Close:

16 May 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

 

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