Principal Finance Specialist

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time

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Base pay range

A$123.24/hr - A$123.24/hr

About the Company

Davidson is partnering with a state government client seeking a highly skilled Financial Management Specialist to support a strategic Finance Management Improvement Project within their Infrastructure Services Division.

About the Role

This transformation-focused initiative is designed to uplift financial management maturity across a large-scale infrastructure portfolio. With over $1.7 billion in annual capital works and a $40 billion asset base, the division is undergoing significant change to meet increasing demands and expectations.

As a Financial Management Specialist, you will play a key role in enhancing financial practices, frameworks, and reporting capabilities. This role is project-based and does not include responsibility for ongoing BAU financial operations.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the development and implementation of improved financial management frameworks, tools, and processes.
Preparing project documentation such as business cases, process maps, and performance reports.
Providing expert advice on budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement in financial systems and processes.
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies, and standards.
Engaging with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and support change management.
Facilitating workshops and capability uplift sessions.
Analysing financial data to support strategic decision-making and project performance tracking.
Developing dashboards and reports to communicate insights to senior stakeholders.
Advising senior executives on audit-related financial matters.

About You

Candidates are strongly encouraged to detail how their skills and experience meet the following criteria in their application:

Extensive experience in asset-heavy or infrastructure industries.
Proven financial management experience within project or transformation environments.
Working understanding of AASB standards for asset management.
Strong knowledge of financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues.
Proficiency in financial tools such as Excel, ERP systems, and Power BI.
Hands-on approach with a willingness to produce deliverables directly.
Experience in transformation or continuous improvement programs in low-maturity or high-growth environments.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience embedding improved financial practices and facilitating capability uplift.

The Benefits

$123.24 per hour + Super
Contract through until June 2026

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee Thorpe (Natalee.Thorpe@davidsonwp.com) and Alana Hunter (alana.hunter@davidsonwp.com) & quoting reference JN -082025-41094.

Otherwise, please APPLY ONLINE

Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeContract

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Job functionFinance

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