Finance Manager – Strategic Financial Leadership

About the role

The Finance Manager will be a senior leader within the Information and Technology Partners (ITP) business unit, driving financial sustainability and strategic impact for a portfolio of seven Queensland government agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end budgeting, forecasting, costing, reporting and financial planning activities.
• Embed robust costing and funding models across all ITP services to ensure efficient cost recovery.
• Transform data into pricing and costing insights that support strategic decision‑making.
• Analyse financial performance, identify cost optimisation opportunities and enhance revenue streams.
• Provide timely, expert advice on operational and emergent financial issues.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies, Australian Accounting Standards and relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams as a trusted financial advisor.
• Identify and implement continuous‑improvement and AI‑enabled enhancements to finance processes.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, accountancy or business (highly desirable).
• Membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or MIPA status with the Institute of Public Accountants (highly desirable).
• Proven experience in senior financial management, preferably within a government or large‑scale organisational setting.

Required skills

• Financial modelling and cost‑recovery framework development.
• Strategic financial analysis and advisory.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and departmental financial policies.