About the Company

Davidson is partnering with a state government client seeking a highly skilled Financial Management Specialist to support a strategic Finance Management Improvement Project within their Infrastructure Services Division.

About the Role

This transformation-focused initiative is designed to uplift financial management maturity across a large-scale infrastructure portfolio. With over $1.7 billion in annual capital works and a $40 billion asset base, the division is undergoing significant change to meet increasing demands and expectations.

As a Financial Management Specialist, you will play a key role in enhancing financial practices, frameworks, and reporting capabilities. This role is project-based and does not include responsibility for ongoing BAU financial operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of improved financial management frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Preparing project documentation such as business cases, process maps, and performance reports.
• Providing expert advice on budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement in financial systems and processes.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies, and standards.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and support change management.
• Facilitating workshops and capability uplift sessions.
• Analysing financial data to support strategic decision-making and project performance tracking.
• Developing dashboards and reports to communicate insights to senior stakeholders.
• Advising senior executives on audit-related financial matters.

About You

Candidates are strongly encouraged to detail how their skills and experience meet the following criteria in their application:

• Extensive experience in asset-heavy or infrastructure industries.
• Proven financial management experience within project or transformation environments.
• Working understanding of AASB standards for asset management.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues.
• Proficiency in financial tools such as Excel, ERP systems, and Power BI.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to produce deliverables directly.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience in transformation or continuous improvement programs in low-maturity or high-growth environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience embedding improved financial practices and facilitating capability uplift.

The Benefits

• $123.24 per hour + Super
• Contract through until June 2026
• Brisbane CBD location
  
  

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 Natalee Thorpe ([email protected]) and Alana Hunter ([email protected]) & quoting reference JN -082025-41094.

Otherwise, please APPLY ONLINE!