Finance Business Partner

A rare and exciting opportunity is now available for a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing Queensland Government team on the Gold Coast. Operating in a dynamic, team-based environment, you will act as a key finance partner to operational leadership, delivering strategic financial analysis, budgeting, and performance management advice to drive informed decision-making.

This role is classified at the AO5 level and offers a competitive salary range of $109,705 – $119,019 per annum + 12.75% superannuation.

Applications are being reviewed immediately and early applications are encouraged.

As the Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct complex financial research and variance analysis using enterprise systems and Excel to identify key performance drivers.
• Perform proactive cost-driver and service/program profitability analysis across operational business units to drive efficiencies.
• Provide expert advice to operational managers on internal budgeting, forecasting, employee expenditure, and financial implications of decisions.
• Build strong business partnering relationships, translating complex financial insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Deliver timely management reporting, month-end reconciliations, and high-level executive submissions, while guiding operational units on revenue recognition and commercial performance drivers.
• Support continuous process improvements and build financial capability across regional business units.

Key Skills:

• Proven background within a commercial finance, financial analysis, management accounting, or business partnering capacity.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CA/CPA qualifications or progress towards viewed favourably).
• Demonstrated experience across end-to-end financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, and month-end close.
• Strong technical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel and major Enterprise ERP financial systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• High-level attention to detail and the ability to manage competing regional priorities.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your comprehensive resume through the Randstad website (or via the link on this advertisement).

• Please Note: Following an initial screening call, shortlisted candidates will be provided with the full Position Description and will be required to submit a formal 2-page cover letter addressing specific Core Role Capabilities to progress to the formal submission stage.
• Your application must include your qualifications and contact details for at least two professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities and work performance within the previous two years.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Standard pre-employment screening, including probity, integrity, and disciplinary history checks, forms part of the selection process.
• A Criminal History Screening will be required for all new employees.
• Prospective employees must provide documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

For any enquiries about this position, please contact Aoife Bradley for a confidential discussion: 📧 aoife.bradley@randstad.com.au 📞 07 3100 7023.

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.