AO8 Manager - Financial Analysis & Strategy

Economic Development Queensland • Brisbane, CA

17h

About The Position

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), a Queensland Government agency, unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery to create livable places and enable economic growth. EDQ works across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that benefit Queenslanders.

The Manager - Financial Analysis & Strategy will lead high-level financial analysis, modelling and forecasting to support strategic investment, commercial and operational decision-making across EDQ. The role will build on and maintain EDQ's in-house budget model and help transform finance processes, controls and reporting. It will partner with business units and project teams, improve financial governance, prepare executive and governance materials, and oversee a small team, with scope for the team to grow as the function expands.

Requirements

• Government experience is essential.
• Experience in financial analysis and modelling, including preparing assessments and recommendations for executive leaders, senior leaders and government decision makers.
• Strong governance, process and controls experience, with a solid grasp of accounting principles.
• Power BI modelling skills, including reporting and dashboard development.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate.
• Confidence presenting complex financial information to executive and senior leaders.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business, Applied Finance or a related discipline.
• Methodical, self-motivated approach; clear communication; ability to partner with and challenge the business.

Nice To Haves

• A mix of government and private sector experience is ideal.
• A CA or CPA qualification would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and evolve EDQ's budget and finance model as the business grows.
• Deliver financial analysis, modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to support investment, commercial and operational decisions.
• Partner with business units and project teams on budgets, estimates and clear financial advice.
• Automate reporting and build real-time Power BI dashboards and performance reports for senior management.
• Improve financial processes, controls and governance across the organisation.
• Prepare business cases, financial assessments and briefings for executive and governance audiences.
• Oversee a small team, with scope to grow it as the function expands.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile ways of working.
• Generous leave.
• 12.75% superannuation.
• Learning, development and career pathways.
• Modern workplaces designed for collaboration.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability.
• Access for the employee and family to hundreds of local gyms, pools and fitness facilities at very low cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager