Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner - 12-month contract

Telstra Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra Corporation is seeking a Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial counsel, rigorous analysis, and governance across the project portfolio. You will partner with senior project teams to drive financial discipline, robust budgeting, forecasting, and performance insight.

With CAANZ/CPA membership and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills, you will translate complex numbers into actionable guidance, manage stakeholder expectations, and support decision-making under

Qualifications

• Full membership of CAANZ, CPA, or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder management, proactive and curious, organised, keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial data for projects including CAPEX spend, accruals, labour models and milestone payments.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports, dashboards and management information packages for stakeholders.
• Formulate, oversee and assess budgets, forecasts and financial models for the project portfolio.
• Apply analytical and problem‑solving techniques to improve accuracy and quality of financial information.
• Deliver timely, proactive financial advice to stakeholders on portfolio performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by interpreting complex financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and project teams to drive financial discipline.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Education

CAANZ/CPA membership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Strategic Projects Finance Business Partner occupies a critical role within the finance division, delivering expert financial counsel, thorough analysis, and comprehensive support to strategic project teams. This position is instrumental in maintaining robust financial governance throughout the planning, execution, and ongoing management of projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining Financial Data: Maintaining financial data for the projects including CAPEX spend on construction, materials and labour; calculation of accruals; labour models; and accounting for upfront and milestone payments.
• Financial Reporting: Develop and deliver comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and management information packages to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives. This includes month-end reporting and finance materials for other forums e.g. finance deep dives, CEO reports etc.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Formulation, oversight, and assessment of budgets, forecasts, and financial models pertaining to the strategic projects’ portfolio. Provide detailed variance analyses and formulate recommendations to enhance financial outcomes.
• Analytical thinking: Apply analytical and problem-solving techniques to improve the accuracy and quality of financial information.
• Delivery: Deliver timely, proactive financial advice to stakeholders on the performance and health of the project portfolio.
• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the project by interpreting complex financial data and presenting it as actionable insights to inform decision‑making and facilitate project success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with senior stakeholders, project teams, and operational leaders to drive financial discipline and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities for the projects.

Capabilities To Succeed In The Role

• Full membership of CAANZ, CPA, or equivalent
• Strong stakeholder management, proactive and curious, organised, keen eye for detail, continuous improvement mindset, proven ability to curate the story behind the numbers, systematic and process orientated,
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to improve the accuracy and quality of financial information.
• Ability to work autonomously
• Accurate and clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Advanced Excel knowledge and skilled in PowerPoint
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Why Telstra?

We fully embrace flexibility and choice at Telstra, and it is as unique as you. We believe every role can flex in some way and encourage you to work where, when, and how you are most engaged, safe, and productive. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability.

To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments we can provide you through the recruitment process, visit tel.st/thrive.