Principal Portfolio Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide end-to-end financial support for the EDQ Business Partnering team. You will build budgets, forecast cash flow, and prepare budget and board reporting to inform funding decisions.

Experience in accounting or financial services and strong Excel, SAP/S4HANA, and Power BI skills are expected, with emphasis on government reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or financial services.
• Government reporting experience, especially through Queensland Treasury, would be highly regarded.
• Strong client relationship and customer service skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end financial support to the business unit.
• Build budgets and manage the budgeting process.
• Forecast cash flow and support project budgeting, reporting and board papers.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder Mgmt

Budgeting

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

Power BI

Excel

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:Our Business Partnering team is changing how finance supports EDQ. In this role, you'll give your business unit end to end financial support, from building the budget through to forecasting and reporting.Build budgets and run the budget process for your business unitForecast, plan cash flow and support project budgetingPull together the financial information that informs funding decisionsManage and report on funding and expenditurePrepare budget and board reportingReport to Queensland Treasury each month and turn around urgent requests on tight timeframesAbout You:You're a finance all rounder who enjoys working closely with the business. You can take a piece of work from start to finish, you stay steady when priorities shift quickly, and you like finding better ways to get things done.Experience in accounting or financial servicesA mix of government and private sector experience would be idealStrong client relationship and customer service skills, with both internal and external stakeholdersExperience with government reporting, particularly through Queensland Treasury, would be highly regardedThe ability to work well under pressure and deliver on tight turnaroundsA collaborative approach and experience working as part of a teamStrong Excel skills and experience with SAP, S/4HANA or Power BI 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 monthsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.