Head of Strategic Finance

Eden Ritchie Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

Stadiums Queensland in Milton, Brisbane, seeks a Head of Strategic Finance to lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial analysis across venues. You will report to the Group Executive, Finance and Corporate Services and partner with senior executives to shape long-term investment decisions and financial sustainability.

The role requires significant senior finance leadership experience, CA or CPA qualifications and strong modelling capabilities, with a focus on driving performance and

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience in commercially focused environments.
• Extensive expertise in strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Proven ability to influence executive decision-making with commercially sound advice.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to inform investment decisions and risk management.
• Oversee long-term financial planning up to 20 years.
• Prepare clear reporting for the Board and government processes.
• Develop performance measures and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Build partnerships across corporate teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Job description

Attractive salary, parking & 12.75% Super on offer

Head of Strategic Finance
Stadiums Queensland - Milton, Brisbane

Stadiums Queensland is responsible for the management and operation of some of Queensland's most iconic sporting and entertainment venues, delivering amazing experiences for millions of visitors each year. From international sporting events and major concerts to high-performance training, community activities and corporate functions, its venues play a vital role in the state's cultural, sporting and economic landscape. As Queensland prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Stadiums Queensland will play a critical role in supporting the infrastructure investment, venue development and operational readiness required to deliver a world-class event and lasting legacy. Against this backdrop of significant growth and transformation, this is an opportunity to lead the organisation's strategic financial capability, influence key investment decisions and contribute to its long-term financial sustainability and strategic direction.

As Head of Strategic Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing commercially focused advice to senior management, the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the Board. Reporting directly to the Group Executive, Finance and Corporate Services, you will work alongside the Financial Controller, with a distinct focus on forward planning, business performance and strategic decision-making. This is a newly created, permanent, full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process and ongoing forecasting, supporting operational priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
• Provide strategic financial advice and analysis that helps leaders understand revenue and cost drivers, assess opportunities and manage financial risks.
• Oversee long-term financial planning, including the interpretation and development of forecasts extending up to 20 years.
• Prepare clear, insightful reporting for the Board, its committees and Government Estimates processes.
• Develop performance measures, trend analysis and practical recommendations to improve business decisions.
• Build effective partnerships across corporate teams, venues and external stakeholders, including Queensland Treasury and the administering department.

About You You are a highly accomplished, commercially astute finance leader who brings strong strategic judgement, business acumen and the confidence to influence at an executive level. More than a traditional finance professional, you are a trusted commercial adviser who understands the drivers of business performance, challenges conventional thinking and translates complex financial information into strategic insights that inform investment decisions and deliver sustainable outcomes. You thrive in complex, commercially focused environments where financial strategy, operational performance and long-term investment intersect. With a proven ability to establish and enhance strategic finance capability, you bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the credibility to partner with senior executives, challenge assumptions and influence organisational direction.

You will possess:

• Significant senior finance leadership experience, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications, with a strong track record in commercially focused and complex operating environments.
• Extensive expertise in strategic financial management, commercial analysis, business planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including evaluating investment opportunities, assessing financial risks, developing business cases and delivering insights that drive business performance.
• Proven ability to influence executive decision-making, challenge assumptions and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders through commercially sound advice.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to establish strategic finance functions, enhance decision-support frameworks and balance strategic priorities with operational delivery.

CA or CPA qualifications and financial modelling skills will be highly regarded. Candidates from both the public and private sectors are encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new strategic finance function and contribute to the future of some of Queensland's most iconic venues.

Travel to venues and some work outside normal business hours may be required.

For further information about the role and a position description, please paste this link into your browser: https://edenritchie.com.au/head-of-strategic-finance-sq/

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 16th of November, 2026.