Senior Project Accountant - Finance Transformation

People2people - Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

People2people - Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Brisbane on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role blends project accounting, financial analysis and business partnering to support vulnerable Australians through essential housing and support services.

You will report to the Financial Controller and influence budgeting, forecasting, reporting and governance across multiple projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/IPA qualification required.
• Experience in project accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI experience preferred.
• Payroll oversight and award interpretation.
• Audits, compliance and governance experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and efficiency drive.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while partnering across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management of key organisational projects and programs.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Conduct cost analysis, variance reporting and financial performance reviews.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and provide commercial insights.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial outcomes and efficiency.
• Drive finance process improvement initiatives, controls and governance frameworks.
• Review and enhance systems, workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Support system enhancements, automation and finance transformation projects.
• Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and provide meaningful analysis to stakeholders.
• Support audit readiness, compliance and financial stewardship activities.
• Develop finance documentation, policies and procedures for consistency.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Education

CA/CPA/IPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Payroll systems

Job description

People2people - Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Brisbane on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role blends project accounting, financial analysis and business partnering to support vulnerable Australians through essential housing and support services.

You will report to the Financial Controller and influence budgeting, forecasting, reporting and governance across multiple projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.