Principal Finance Officer

Eden Ritchie is seeking a Principal Finance Officer to provide management accounting services including preparation and consolidation of annual State Budget papers cash flow management and other whole-of-government reporting requirements.

• 6 month contract with possible extension
• Brisbane CBD location

As the Principal Finance Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and support the department's external budget process to align with strategic and operational objectives of the department including undertaking a lead role in the state budget, funding allocations, budgeting principles and system configuration and support.
• Manage the development, co-ordination, consultation and finalisation of the annual Budget Papers including the Service Delivery Statements (SDS), Budget Paper 2 - Concessions Statement, Budget Paper 3 - Capital Statement, Budget Paper 4 - Budget Measures, Regional Action Plans and Local Budget Reports for the department.
• Manage the delivery of budget updates during Mid-Year Review, February and April Forward Estimates to Queensland Treasury.
• Manage and support the development of budget submissions, briefing notes, presentations, documents and correspondence on a range of complex financial management and budgeting issues.
• Provide professional advice and independent analysis to senior managers in the Finance directorate, including the Chief Financial Officer, on all management accounting matters.
• Contribute to the development and preparation of financial reports and specific purpose reports including the provision of high level of expertise in financial analysis across the department using departmental business intelligence tools.
• Manage the relevant systems including those supporting the budget data for the external budget and financial reporting functionality.
• Provide high quality financial information and supporting data for Estimates Hearings.
• Manage the development and review of external budget management policies and practices that support the continual improvement of budgetary and financial management within the department.
• Contribute to fostering an environment that values performance, customer service, equity and fairness, continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high quality services.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• An ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver financial information and advice to clients and stakeholders that align with the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Proven experience in the preparation, review and submission of management accounting and advisory services to a high standard and in accordance with legislative and Queensland Treasury requirements, processes and obligations.
• An ability to navigate complex and ambiguous environments, in the absence of complete information and understand areas of political sensitivity and risk.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, understand different and competing views and synthesise stakeholder information to inform approach.
• Provide advice and make decisions that are rigorously considered and supported by a clear rationale and use analysis, experience and judgement to make informed decisions.
• An ability to provide accurate, impartial, and forthright advice to colleagues, stakeholders and clients and engage in continuous improvement of work practices, systems, and processes.

While not mandatory, a degree or equivalent in accounting, commerce or business administration would be highly regarded as well as being a member of a professional body such as the CPA/CA/IPA.

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.

If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Luuk Piet on .

Job Reference:
610523