Financial Analytics Officer

Fraser Coast Region; Maryborough; Híbrido; AUD 87.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work from home

Professional development

Novated leasing

Employee discounts

Staff wellbeing – EAP

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Maryborough is seeking a Financial Analytics Officer to join our Budgeting & Strategic Accounting team. You will model, forecast and analyse financial data to support long-term sustainability and strategic decisions, and work with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver insights.

The role is permanent, full-time, with a salary of $97,137 plus superannuation and a 9-day fortnight, offering flexible working arrangements including work from home.

Formación

• Design, develop and analyse sophisticated financial and forecasting models.
• Interpret and apply Australian Accounting Standards and legislation/regulatory requirements.
• Strong research, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level computer literacy, numeracy and experience with financial systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and analysis to support Council's long-term financial sustainability and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver high-quality financial insights.
• Support budgeting processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve financial systems and reporting tools to enhance decision making.

Conocimientos

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Educación

Diploma in Accounting

CPA/CA/IPA membership (eligible)

Herramientas

Financial systems

Descripción del empleo

Financial Analytics Officer Financial Services Permanent Full Time Maryborough Stream A Level 5 - $97,137 plus superannuation + 9-day fortnight At Fraser Coast Regional Council

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together . What we are looking for: We're seeking a skilled Financial Analytics Officer to join our Budgeting & Strategic Accounting team. In this specialist role, you'll provide technical expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and analysis to support Council's long-term financial sustainability and strategic decision-making. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll deliver high-quality financial insights, support budgeting processes, improve financial systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical finance professional who enjoys solving complex problems and using data to influence decisions.

What you’ll need for success:

• Valid Queensland Class C Driver Licence (provisional or open)
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop and analyse sophisticated financial and forecasting models
• Ability to interpret and apply Australian Accounting Standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• High level computer literacy, numeracy and experience using financial systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools

What’s nice to have:

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent (AQF Level 5 or above)
• Current membership, or eligibility for membership, with a recognised professional accounting body (CPA, CA or IPA)
• Experience working within a local government environment
• Knowledge of specialised sectors including energy, environment or waste

Benefits of Working with Council Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026 - s ubject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required. For further details please contact Tyson Deller, Manager Budgeting & Strategic Accounting on 07 4190 5769. Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.