At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial analysis and modelling to support strategic decisions and improve processes.
- Company: Join Economic Development Queensland, a key agency driving growth and livable communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, generous leave, and access to fitness facilities for you and your family.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent learning and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Queensland's development while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial analysis, governance, and strong Power BI skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- AO8 Manager - Financial Analysis & Strategy
- Economic Development Queensland – Brisbane QLD
- 1d ago , from Economic Development Queensland
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery—creating livable places and enabling economic growth.
Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.
Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market.
Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support livable communities that reflect Queensland’s way of life.
We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.
About the Role
- You will lead high-level financial analysis, modelling and forecasting to support strategic investment, commercial and operational decision-making across the organisation.
You'll build on and maintain EDQ's new in-house budget model.
It's a real chance to change how finance works here, from processes and controls through to reporting.
- Build, maintain and evolve EDQ's budget and finance model as the business grows
- Deliver financial analysis, modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to support investment, commercial and operational decisions
- Partner with business units and project teams on budgets, estimates and clear financial advice
- Automate reporting and build real time Power BI dashboards and performance reports for senior management
- Improve financial processes, controls and governance across the organisation
- Prepare business cases, financial assessments and briefings for executive and governance audiences
- Oversee a small team, with scope to grow it as the function expands
About You
- You will come from a governance and systems background.
You're methodical, self-motivated and a natural partner to the business.
You communicate clearly, and you're comfortable challenging the business and asking the right questions.
- Government experience is essential, and a mix of government and private sector experience would be ideal
- Experience in financial analysis and modelling, including preparing assessments and recommendations for executive leaders, senior leaders and government decision makers
- Strong governance, process and controls experience, with a solid grasp of accounting principles
- Power BI modelling skills, including reporting and dashboard development
- Strong working knowledge of SAP, and experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate
- The confidence to present complex financial information to executive and senior leaders
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business, Applied Finance or a related discipline, and a CA or CPA qualification would be highly regarded
Why Choose EDQ
- Flexible and agile ways of working
- Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
- Learning, development and career pathways
- Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
- Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost
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AO8 Manager - Financial Analysis & Strategy in Brisbane employer: Economic Development Queensland
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is an exceptional employer that prioritises purpose-driven work, making a tangible impact on the lives of Queenslanders. With a strong focus on employee growth, EDQ offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and access to extensive learning and development opportunities, all within a modern and inclusive workplace culture. Join us in Brisbane to be part of a team that not only shapes strategic priorities but also fosters thriving communities across the state.
Contact Details:
Economic Development Queensland Recruitment Team
