Strategic Finance Partner for Operations & Budgeting

Randstad NV; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government on the Gold Coast is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing team. You will partner with operational leadership, delivering strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and performance management to drive informed decisions.

This AO5 role offers a competitive salary, plus 12.75% superannuation, and an opportunity to influence financial outcomes across regional units within a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary accounting/finance qualification.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, close processes.
• Commercial finance or business partnering background.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial research and variance analysis to identify drivers.
• Perform cost-driver and profitability analysis across operational units.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial advisory to managers.
• Translate financial insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Deliver timely management reports, month-end reconciliations, and executive submissions.
• Support process improvements and build financial capability across regions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Business partnering

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance reporting

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting

Finance

CA/CPA qualified or in progress

Tools

ERP financial systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Queensland Government on the Gold Coast is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing team. You will partner with operational leadership, delivering strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and performance management to drive informed decisions.

This AO5 role offers a competitive salary, plus 12.75% superannuation, and an opportunity to influence financial outcomes across regional units within a dynamic public sector environment.