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Business Manager (Finance)

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

Join the Office of Industrial Relations finance team and help provide leadership in the area of financial accounting. You will be required to provide leadership, direction, guidance and day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team to ensure accounting standards are met.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Provide professional financial advice and develop appropriate financial management responses to key financial issues through submissions, recommendations, briefings, correspondence and reports.
  • Examine and analyse complex financial matters and make recommendations as necessary, including undertaking analysis and financial performance across the organisation.
  • Lead end of month activities and supervise end of year functions including review of accruals/journals, integrity of the ledger, GR/IR clearing, commitment reviews and responding to external audit requirements.
  • Project manage on behalf of the Director (Finance Facilities & Procurement) ensuring project outcomes and deliverables align with divisional and agency timeframes and objectives.
  • Provide leadership and management expertise which fosters innovation and ensures effective delivery of the division's business plan in the areas of financial planning and management.
  • Develop, implement and maintain financial governance frameworks to ensure compliance with public sector legislation, standards, policies, practices and procedures.
  • Lead, coach and monitor the performance of staff within the unit including the allocation of tasks to team members as required.


While not mandatory, it is highly desirable that applicants hold either a Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting and or Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) qualification.

Key Capabilities For This Role Include

  • Shapes strategic thinking - provides direction to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work. Understands the strategic objectives of the organisation and develops work plans accordingly.
  • Achieves results - reviews project performance and focuses on identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation.
  • Cultivates productive working relationships - builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally. Involves people, encourages them and recognises their contributions. Identifies learning opportunities for others and empowers them by delegating tasks.
  • Exemplifies Personal drive and integrity -Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work. Self-evaluates performance and seeks feedback from others. Adopts a principled approach and adheres to the public services values and Code of Conduct.
  • Communicates with influence - Confidently presents messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner. Structures written and oral communication to ensure clarity.


Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Accounting and Finance
6 Jan 2026;   from: linkedin.com

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