Manager Financial Analysis and Strategy

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

12.75% superannuation

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) seeks a senior finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and modelling to support strategic investment and operational decisions. You will build, maintain and evolve EDQ's in-house budget model and deliver insights to executive leadership.

You will automate reporting, develop Power BI dashboards and partner with business units on budgets, estimates and financial advice, while upholding strong governance and accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and forecasting with executive-facing briefings.
• Strong governance, process and controls experience with accounting principles.
• Ability to build and maintain budgets, models and real-time reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level financial analysis, modelling and forecasting to support strategic investment and decisions.
• Build and evolve EDQ's budget and finance model as the business grows.
• Automate reporting and build real-time Power BI dashboards for senior management.

Skills

Finance analytics

Budgeting

Forecasting

Power BI

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Commerce

Tools

SAP

Power Platform

Power Automate

Job description

Who we are:Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery, creating 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 growsDeliver financial analysis, modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to support investment, commercial and operational decisionsPartner with business units and project teams on budgets, estimates and clear financial adviceAutomate reporting and build real time Power BI dashboards and performance reports for senior managementImprove financial processes, controls and governance across the organisationPrepare business cases, financial assessments and briefings for executive and governance audiencesOversee a small team, with scope to grow it as the function expandsAbout 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 idealExperience in financial analysis and modelling, including preparing assessments and recommendations for executive leaders, senior leaders and government decision makersStrong governance, process and controls experience, with a solid grasp of accounting principlesPower BI modelling skills, including reporting and dashboard developmentStrong working knowledge of SAP, and experience with Power Platform, including Power AutomateThe confidence to present complex financial information to executive and senior leadersA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business, Applied Finance or a related discipline, and a CA or CPA qualification would be highly regardedWhy 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 workingGenerous leave and 12.75% superannuationLearning, development and career pathwaysModern workplaces designed for collaborationInclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capabilityAccess for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low costJoin us and make a meaningful impact for Queensland, submit your application now.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.