AO8 Senior Finance Manager

Randstad Australia; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits portal access

Casual hourly rate + superannuation

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting for an experienced, hands-on finance professional to take on the role of Senior Finance Manager for a Public Sector Organisation based on the Gold Coast. This is a critical, temporary engagement starting ASAP initially for three months, with the possibility of further extension.

The AO8 level role sits at a senior level and requires direct ownership of core financial operations while advising executive leadership, delivering high-level reporting during a key transitional

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification equivalent to CPA or CA required.
• Public sector financial management experience preferred.
• Experience with budget management, month-end execution and governance.
• Ability to provide strategic financial counsel to executive leadership.
• Eligible to work in Australia and capable of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end month-end closure and prepare management reporting packs.
• Drive budgeting, rolling forecasts and variance analysis.
• Provide financial counsel and formal submissions to Executive Leadership.
• Monitor operating and capital expenditure against funding allocations.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient financial processing.

Skills

Public sector finance

Budget management

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Executive briefing

Education

Accounting qualification (CPA/CA)

Job description

Randstad is recruiting for an experienced, hands-on finance professional to take on the role of Senior Finance Manager for a Public Sector Organisation based on the Gold Coast. This is a critical, temporary engagement starting ASAP initially for three months, with the possibility of further extension.

This strategic role sits at the AO8 level and offers a highly competitive casual hourly rate of $97.66 – $103.19 plus superannuation. The position offers flexible working options across the month, requiring full-time availability during peak reporting periods and greater flexibility during mid-month cycles.

The Role

In this role, the successful candidate will take direct, hands-on ownership of core financial operations while acting as a trusted advisor to senior executive leadership. This position requires an experienced finance professional who can rapidly integrate into the organisation, manage day-to-day financial functions, ensure statutory compliance, and deliver high-level reporting during a key transitional period.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end month-end closure processes and prepare comprehensive management reporting packs for executive review.
• Drive operational budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial variance analysis to support departmental objectives.
• Provide expert financial advice, strategic briefings, and formal submissions directly to Executive Leadership and senior governance bodies.
• Monitor and control operating expenditure and capital expenditure against approved funding allocations.
• Maintain robust internal financial controls, facilitate internal/external audit requirements, and ensure compliance with statutory reporting standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and corporate support teams to ensure efficient financial processing and operational support.

Skills/experience required:

• A relevant accounting qualification (equivalent to CPA or CA) is mandatory.
• Proven, hands-on public sector financial management experience, with Queensland Government background strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management, month-end execution and financial governance.
• Proven capability in delivering strategic financial counsel and high-level reporting directly to executive stakeholders.
• Practical understanding of public sector financial accountability frameworks and operational service delivery models.
• To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with no work restrictions.
• Engagement is subject to a satisfactory background screening process; applicants must be willing to undergo a Criminal History Check.

For any enquiries about this position, please contact Aoife Bradley for a confidential discussion - [e-mail] - 07 3100 7023.

Undertaking a temporary contract through Randstad will give you exclusive access to our candidate benefits portal. This includes many discounts across health insurance, phone plans, grocery stores and other retail stores as well as many other discounts. You will be able to access this directly through our easy to use timesheet portal upon commencement of your assignment.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.