Manager Financial Analysis and Strategy

Economic Development Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

12.75% superannuation

Learning & development

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland Brisbane is seeking a lead financial analyst to shape strategy, build our in-house budget model and drive real-time reporting used by executives. You will manage analyses, forecast scenarios and partner with business units across the organisation.

You will develop Power BI dashboards, strengthen governance and provide clear financial advice to senior leaders while fostering collaboration with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Government experience is essential.
• Experience in financial analysis and modelling for executive decision-makers.
• Strong governance, process and controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level financial analysis, modelling and forecasting.
• Build and maintain EDQ's in-house budget model.
• Deliver financial analysis and scenario planning for investments and operations.
• Automate reporting and develop real-time Power BI dashboards for senior management.
• Strengthen governance and controls across the organisation.

Skills

Power BI modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Executive reporting

Power Platform

SAP

Presentation to executives

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Power Platform

Power Automate

Job description

Economic Development Queensland Brisbane QLD

Lead financial analysis and strategy at EDQ, build our in-house budget model and drive the real time reporting that shapes executive decisions.

Who we are:

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure deliverycreating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.

Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.

We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.

About the Role:

You’ll lead high-level financial analysis, modelling and forecasting to support strategic investment, commercial and operational decision‑making across the organisation. You’ll build on and maintain EDQ’s new in‑house budget model. It's a real chance to change how finance works here, from processes and controls through to reporting.

• Build, maintain and evolve EDQ's budget and finance model as the business grows
• Deliver financial analysis, modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to support investment, commercial and operational decisions
• Partner with business units and project teams on budgets, estimates and clear financial advice
• Automate reporting and build real time Power BI dashboards and performance reports for senior management
• Improve financial processes, controls and governance across the organisationPrepare business cases, financial assessments and briefings for executive and governance audiences
• Oversee a small team, with scope to grow it as the function expands

About You:

You will come from a governance and systems background. You’re methodical, self‑motivated and a natural partner to the business. You communicate clearly, and you’re comfortable challenging the business and asking the right questions.

• Government experience is essential, and a mix of government and private sector experience would be ideal
• Experience in financial analysis and modelling, including preparing assessments and recommendations for executive leaders, senior leaders and government decision makers
• Strong governance, process and controls experience, with a solid grasp of accounting principles
• Power BI modelling skills, including reporting and dashboard development
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, and experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate
• The confidence to present complex financial information to executive and senior leaders
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business, Applied Finance or a related discipline, and a CA or CPA qualification would be highly regarded

Why Choose EDQ:

If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:

• Flexible and agile ways of working
• Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
• Learning, development and career pathways
• Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
• Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost

Applications to remain current for 12 months.