About the Company

Davidson is working with a state government client who is seeking an experienced AO7 Principal Business Analyst & AO8 Manager, Financial Analysis & Performance.

About the Role/s

As AO7 Principal Business Analyst you will lead a small team in delivery of management accounting services to support the operations of Resources including external budget process, reporting, financial analysis and strategy, technical advice and support.

• 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 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 the Chief Finance Officer on external budget 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.

As the AO8 Manager, Financial Analysis and Performance, will be a key role in the delivery of financial management activities and business improvement initiatives including internal budget management, external budget papers, estimates and budget submissions, and finance business partnering with the department.

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to support strategic decision-making and organisational priorities.
• Oversee the preparation of the departments budget, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and facilitating accurate, transparent submissions for the state budget process.
• Oversee asset management strategies and guide capital allocation decisions to ensure effective use of organisational resources and alignment with long-term financial objectives.
• Deliver high-quality financial reports and in-depth business analysis to support stakeholders in evaluating financial results, risks, and opportunities.

About you

• Demonstrated experience leading teams/projects.
• Valued for the ability to lead program strategy and/or guide team leaders to delivery outcomes.
• Experience working within commercial is preferred (AO8).
• S4Hanna and Power BI system
• Experience with Internal and external budget focus.
• Experience Budget reporting and papers as well as work on estimates.
• Experience working within Government (AO7).

The Benefits

• $85.31 to $94.34 per hour + Super (PAYG Agency Contractor)
• 4-month contract
• Brisbane, CBD
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Alana Hunter ([email protected]) & Natalee Thorpe ([email protected]), quoting reference JN -052025-40396.

Otherwise, please APPLY ONLINE!