Senior Finance Advisor – Budget

Job title: Senior Finance Advisor – Budget

Company: Queensland Government


Job description: An exciting opportunity currently exists in the Department of Education’s Finance, Procurement and Facilities division for a temporary Senior Finance Advisor. Senior Finance Advisors in the department’s Budget team are responsible for providing advice to customers across the department in relation to budget and management accounting queries. We are seeking an experienced finance professional with excellent communication skills and a solution focussed attitude.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Accounting and Finance
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO612286/24T
Closing date 13-Jan-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 28 March 2025, unless otherwise determined
Contact person Karen Martin
Contact details (07) 3513 6706
Access theAbout the Department of Education:The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
For more information about the department, please visit our website at www.qed.qld.gov.auYour Role:As the Senior Finance Advisor you will:

• Provide accurate and authoritative advice to clients across the department on all matters relating to the administration and management of budgetary and financial resources.
• Identify and contribute to the development of budget and reporting policies, procedures, practices and systems to support the optimal utilisation of departmental funds and resources.
• The Senior Finance Advisor reports to the Principal Financial Advisor, Financial Strategy and Budget, Financial Strategy and Advice, Finance, Procurement and Facilities Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a high-level working knowledge of relevant Acts, Financial Management Practice Manual, relevant accounting standards and business practices.
• Undertake research and critical analysis of contemporary policies and processes that support effective finance functions in client business units and contribute to the implementation of these where appropriate.
• Development, implementation, management and review of functions and processes that contribute to improvements in business units’ budgetary, financial and asset management practices.
• Provide accurate, professional advice and consultancy to departmental clients and senior management on a diverse range of budgetary and financial issues affecting business unit functions.
• Review of journals and the monthly finance reports submitted by business units.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department’s monthly financial performance report.
• Contribute to the review and coordination of the department’s mid-year budget review processes.
• Build and sustain effective networks with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure that knowledge and information is shared and organisational and client outcomes are achieved within determined frameworks and timeframes.
• Prepare briefing material and reports for senior management on substantial budget and financial management issues using advanced accounting and information software programs.
• Coordinate or assist in the development of training materials and delivery of training in budgetary and financial management processes for finance and non finance staff in business units.
• Actively encourage the building of organisational capabilities and professional expertise within a team and across the department.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants

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Location: Brisbane, QLD

Job date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 23:37:31 GMT

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