Budget Analyst

$81,928 to $88,710
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Gardens Point

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Budget Analyst to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Science, Academic Division.

The Budget Analyst contributes to the preparation of budgets and financial management documentation across various business units and projects within their client portfolio. This role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, reporting, monitoring and analysis of accounts, reconciliations and journal entries. This position collaborates with staff within the Finance Operations Department to provide timely, accurate and high quality advice to academic and professional staff and management, enabling them to make informed financial and resource decisions.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Faculty**

The Faculty of Science aims to explore the frontiers of our physical and digital worlds to drive innovation and develop solutions to complex, real-world challenges. We deliver distinctive programs in Information Technology, Mathematics and Science to meet industry demands for data-driven and technological solutions.
Strong connections and long-standing partnerships with governments and industry enable us to address complex challenges though learning, teaching, research, and innovation. We facilitate learning that is delivered on campus, online and in the real-world through relevant and practical learning experiences.
Our Schools are established around disciplines that promote collaboration in teaching and research. These include:

- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- School of Computer Science
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- School of Information Systems
- School of Mathematical Sciences

The Faculty is renowned for its translational research expertise in areas such as climate change, energy, geosystems, food security and water resource management led by world-class and internationally recognised researchers. The Faculty is home to both University and Faculty based Research Centres, including:

- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy
- Centre for Data Science
- Centre for Materials Science
- Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices
- Centre for the Environment
- Centre for Waste Free World

The Faculty is led by the Executive Dean and the Executive Management Team which includes the Deputy Dean, Associate Deans, Heads of School, and the Faculty Operations Manager.

**What you need to succeed**

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about developing trusted working relationships and delivering high-level administrative support to a collegiate and high-performing team.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree in a related discipline with relevant work experience in financial administration.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in the management of financial accounts, budgets and forecasts and maintenance of accurate financial statements and records.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide accurate advice on financial and other data in a clear and concise manner to a variety of stakeholders.
4. Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to gather and integrate information from a number of sources to enable accurate and strategic decision making.
5. Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture that is committed to the continuous improvement and innovation of processes and services.
6. High-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to quickly establish rapport and manage collaborative working relationships, engage with a diverse client group and work effectively in a high performing team.
7. Advanced digital literacy skills, including demonstrated ability to successfully use spreadsheets and accounting systems including Oracle financials or similar.

**Desirable**

Professional membership of The Australian Society of CPA, Institute of Chartered Accountants or equivalent.