Finance Business Partner

Job Q; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Government on the Gold Coast is seeking a Finance Business Partner (AO5) to partner with operational leadership. The role delivers strategic financial analysis, budgeting and performance management advice to drive informed decision-making.

You will conduct variance analyses, cost-driver assessments, and profitability analyses across units, while supporting revenue recognition and commercial performance drivers. Strong Excel and ERP capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial finance or business partnering experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance; CA/CPA viewed favourably.
• Experience across budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial research and variance analysis to identify key performance drivers.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and performance management advice to operational units.
• Deliver management reporting, month-end reconciliations and executive submissions.
• Build partnerships and translate financial insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Business partnering

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA qualifications or progress

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

#### Finance Business PartnerSouthport, QLD 4215Full Time#### Job descriptionA rare and exciting opportunity is now available for a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing Queensland Government team on the Gold Coast. Operating in a dynamic, team-based environment, you will act as a key finance partner to operational leadership, delivering strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and performance management advice to drive informed decision-making. This role is classified at the AO5 level and offers a competitive salary range of $109,705 - $119,019 per annum + 12.75% superannuation. Applications are being reviewed immediately and early applications are encouraged. As the Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:Conduct complex financial research and variance analysis using enterprise systems and Excel to identify key performance drivers. Perform proactive cost-driver and service/program profitability analysis across operational business units to drive efficiencies. Provide expert advice to operational managers on internal budgeting, forecasting, employee expenditure, and financial implications of decisions. Build strong business partnering relationships, translating complex financial insights for non-finance stakeholders. Deliver timely management reporting, month-end reconciliations, and high-level executive submissions, while guiding operational units on revenue recognition and commercial performance drivers. Support continuous process improvements and build financial capability across regional business units.Key Skills:Proven background within a commercial finance, financial analysis, management accounting, or business partnering capacity. Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CA/CPA qualifications or progress towards viewed favourably). Demonstrated experience across end-to-end financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, and month-end close. Strong technical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel and major Enterprise ERP financial systems. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders. High-level attention to detail and the ability to manage competing regional priorities.Application Process: To apply, please submit your comprehensive resume through the Randstad website (or via the link on this advertisement).Please Note: Following an initial screening call, shortlisted candidates will be provided with the full Position Description and will be required to submit a formal 2-page cover letter addressing specific Core Role Capabilities to progress to the formal submission stage.Your application must include your qualifications and contact details for at least two professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities and work performance within the previous two years.Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 13 November 2026 (early applications are strongly encouraged as screening commences immediately) .Mandatory Requirements:Standard pre-employment screening, including probity, integrity, and disciplinary history checks, forms part of the selection process. A Criminal History Screening will be required for all new employees. Prospective employees must provide documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.Contact UsFor any enquiries about this position, please contact Aoife Bradley for a confidential discussion: ?? ?? 07 3100 7023.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.