Principal Management Accountant

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

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Superannuation benefits

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership, executives and clinicians across Central Queensland. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting to improve decision-making.

The role requires turning data into insights using activity-based funding, costing and benchmarking, influencing resource allocation and long-term financial planning while strengthening governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Influential communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience using financial databases and reporting tools to provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership, executives, clinicians and stakeholders.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting.
• Turn financial and clinical data into insights using activity-based funding, costing and benchmarking.
• Influence strategic decisions around resource allocation, service agreements, contracts and efficiency.
• Strengthen governance and compliance by advising on financial standards and risk management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Financial databases

Reporting tools

Financial systems

Job description

About us

Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) delivers public healthcare across hospitals and community settings throughout Central Queensland. Supporting a growing population of around 230,000 people, CQ Health is powered by more than 4,500 staff and an annual budget exceeding $900 million. From vibrant regional cities to remote western communities and beautiful coastal towns, CQ Health spans a diverse and unique footprint — providing opportunities to work across a broad range of healthcare environments while supporting the communities that call Central Queensland home.

About the role

• Provide high-level financial expertise to CQ Health leadership, executives, clinicians and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive financial performance and improvement through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost management and performance reporting.
• Turn financial and clinical data into insights, using Activity Based Funding, costing, benchmarking and activity analysis to support better decision-making.
• Influence strategic decisions around resource allocation, service agreements, contracts, revenue, efficiency and long-term financial planning.
• Strengthen governance and compliance by providing advice on financial standards, risk management, resource utilisation and organisational performance.

About you

• Sound knowledge of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial management, with the ability to solve complex financial challenges; relevant qualifications are well regarded.
• Confident managing competing priorities, a high workload and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Influential communicator – Strong interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build effective partnerships.
• Experienced in using financial databases, reporting tools and financial systems to analyse information and provide meaningful insights to Executive.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $176,711 p.a. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $72.78 - $78.11 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport

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