Finance Analyst

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

As the Finance Analyst you will provide insightful analysis, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial performance.

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values, we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland's reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work.

Your Opportunity

As a Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting financial decision-making across the organisation. You'll provide insightful analysis, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial performance.

This position reports to the Finance Manager (Financial Support and Analysis).

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity, unless otherwise determined.

The position will be based primarily at Southbank and Mount Gravatt however this is negotiable as you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex financial analysis using systems such as Excel, Technology One, Power BI, and SMS.
  • Deliver consistent and insightful financial reporting and advice.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
  • Develop financial models for business cases and tenders.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

How You Will Be Assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
  • Displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.
  • Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills including the ability to independently research, analyse, develop and recommend options and implement solutions to enhance business performance and reform business processes.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment and ensure individual tasks are achieved for the benefit of the team and the organisation whilst meeting deadline.
  • Experience in a diverse range of finance practices including revenue recognition, cost driver analysis, financial modelling, performance reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated consultation and negotiation skills and proven ability to prepare and present submissions and reports.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, financial analysis and reporting.

Highly Desirable Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • CPA or CA qualification (or progress toward certification).
  • Proficiency in Technology One, Power BI, and advanced Excel skills.

How To Apply

If you're interested in this role, click the 'Apply' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:
  • A detailed resume;
  • A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the "How you will be assessed" criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
  • The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 5:00pm, Frriday 5 September 2025.

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-773

For Further Information, Please Contact

Emily Williams

Finance Manager (Financial Support and Analysis)

Emily.WILLIAMS@tafeqld.edu.au

Occupational group Accounting and Finance
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