A06 Senior Finance Officer (Budget)

Role Overview

The Senior Finance Officer is a core management accounting position responsible for the end-to-end financial practices of the organisation. This role focuses heavily on budget builds, periodic forecasting, and high-level monthly management reporting to drive strategic outcomes. You will lead a small team to ensure excellence in financial operations while acting as a key advisor to leadership. Previous experience working within goverment or a similar organisation is non negotiable for this role. This role is located in Nathan QLD 4111 but will be a hybrid role for the successful candidate.

Key Focus Areas:

• Budget & Forecasting: Lead the development of comprehensive budget builds and manage the periodic forecasting process to align with strategic organisational goals.

• Management Accounting: Perform detailed financial analysis and modelling to provide actionable insights for operational managers and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking.

• Governance & Compliance: Administer financial practices—including grants, asset management, and reporting—in strict accordance with the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM).

• Team Leadership: Oversee an immediate team of four, providing direct supervision and mentorship to two staff members focused on accounts payable, receivable, and corporate card management.

  What You Will Bring

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in management accounting who can "hit the ground running" within a public sector environment.

• Financial Expertise: Proven experience in management and financial accounting, with the technical ability to deliver quality results in a complex environment.

• Public Sector Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to apply functional knowledge of financial compliance and legislative frameworks (e.g., FMPM).

• Analytical Rigour: High-level skills in financial modelling and organisational planning to support a varied and high-pressure work program.

• People Management: Experience in managing and delegating tasks to a team, fostering a culture of empowerment and accountability.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to build collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders and corporate teams.

• Qualifications & Eligibility:

• Highly Regarded: A tertiary degree in Commerce, Business, or Accounting.

• Professional Membership: CA, CPA, or equivalent membership is strongly preferred.

• Requirements: You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid visa permitting work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Administration Officer Level 6 (AO6) classification with attractive superannuation and leave loading.

• Flexible Environment: Access to flexible work hours, work arrangements, and a modern, collaborative workspace.

• Professional Growth: Genuine focus on employee health, wellbeing, and professional development opportunities.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.