Finance Business Partner - Queensland Government

About the role

A Queensland Government team on the Gold Coast is looking for a Finance Business Partner (AO5 level) to act as a key finance partner to operational leadership. You will deliver strategic financial analysis, budgeting and performance management advice to support informed decision-making. Applications are reviewed immediately and close on Friday 13 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise operational managers on internal budgeting, forecasting, employee expenditure and the financial implications of decisions.
• Build strong business partnering relationships and translate complex financial insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Deliver timely management reporting, month-end reconciliations and executive submissions, and guide units on revenue recognition and commercial performance drivers.
• Support continuous process improvements and build financial capability across regional business units.

Required profile

• Proven background in commercial finance, financial analysis, management accounting or business partnering.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CA/CPA or progress towards it viewed favourably.
• Demonstrated end-to-end financial experience, including budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting and month-end close.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail, able to manage competing regional priorities.
• Right to work in Australia; criminal history screening and standard pre-employment checks are mandatory.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Major enterprise ERP financial systems

Application process

• Submit a resume through the recruiter's website; after a screening call, shortlisted candidates receive the full position description and a 2-page cover letter addressing core role capabilities.
• The application must include qualifications and contact details for at least two professional referees known about you in the last two years.

What we offer

• Salary of $109,705 - $119,019 per year plus 12.75% superannuation.