Senior Finance Officer

As the Senior Finance Officer in the Lands division, your day will include connecting with business unit managers to discuss upcoming budget priorities, providing advice on expenditure queries, and ensuring financial processes align with the Financial Management Practice Manual, Australian Accounting Standards and departmental policies. You will review financial reports and reconciliations, prepare variance analyses, and maintain accurate forecast data to support decision-making. You'll also prepare briefing notes for senior leaders, develop detailed budget submissions, and coordinate the divisional financial statement package.

In overseeing the budget build process for operating, capital and limited life funding, you'll ensure allocations are accurate and reflect strategic priorities. Your expertise in SAP S4/HANA and Excel will be invaluable in preparing both routine and ad hoc reports, as well as responding to complex queries from stakeholders. You'll guide Finance Officers on complex transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy and act as the escalation point for challenging issues. The role also includes running stocktake processes, maintaining asset portfolio integrity, and contributing to control self-assessments.

Building strong relationships across the division, you'll identify opportunities for training or process improvements to enhance understanding of financial systems and reporting requirements. You'll thrive in this role if you're a confident communicator, analytical thinker and relationship builder who enjoys balancing the technical demands of finance with the collaborative needs of a diverse workplace.

To apply, please provide:

• A current resume detailing your relevant experience

• A cover letter addressing:
o Building strong relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
o Analysing financial data, solving problems, and delivering practical solutions.
o Using SAP S4/HANA and Excel to manage reporting, analysis and compliance.
o Applying relevant experience, qualifications or training to support financial management out-comes.

Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick—by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.

We are committed to putting our people first—empowering staff, celebrating success and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit:
https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/who-we-are

We offer:

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options

• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance

• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector

• Professional career development and training opportunities

• Relocation assistance and provisions

To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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