Principal Finance Analyst - External Relations And Research

Are you looking for a great opportunity to extend your skills and experience in financial modelling and analysis? The External Relations and Research team is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to provide costings for new business models for education service and program delivery. This includes developing costing models, evaluating new delivery models and performing complex scenario analysis. This position is offered on a full-time basis until 30 June 2025 unless otherwise determined.

About us:

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. 

Your role:

As the Principal Financial Analyst, you will:

• Provide specialist advice and direction to senior executives and stakeholders through the provision of accurate and timely financial modelling and analysis.
• Work with, and guide where appropriate, analysts whose responsibility within the Division is to provide high quality financial analysis and advice to business units across the department.

The Principal Financial Analyst reports to the Director, Business Solutions and Advice, Financial, Strategy and Advice, Finance, Procurement and Facilities Division

Responsibilities include:

• Perform complex modelling, research, evaluation and analysis to inform the financial decisions of senior executives, the Director-General and the Minister on proposed regulatory initiatives, projects, programs or policies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts within the Department to develop and build dynamic financial models that cost and evaluate projects, scenarios and options and consider and quantify the impact of business and financial risks and report against key performance indicators.
• Develop and implement frameworks, policies and processes for reporting, budgeting and the evaluation of the financial viability of regulated entities.
• Prepare ministerial and departmental briefings, adhoc reports, research papers, undertake financial projects or resolve other issues as requested by the Director.
• Maintain an understanding of whole of government imperatives, Queensland government modelling protocols and Queensland government preferences for comprehensive financial analysis to inform best practice for the department.
• Initiate and develop plans, strategies and goals for the team including the identification of factors, trends and influences that may impact on the achievement of work objectives.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role. 

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). 

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