Principal Finance Officer, Financial Advisory

17 hours ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Role**:
This position provides authoritative advice to clients and team members on all matters relating to administration and management of budgetary and financial resources. A primary contact point for schools and senior Regional clients; high level knowledge and expertise in whole of school resourcing, financial and risk management as well as stakeholder management are key. Working within a high performing team, your strong communication and financial analysis skills will be key.

**To be successful in this role, you will**:

- Deliver a range of specified budgetary and financial services which meet client needs and comply with all relevant legislation and Accounting standards, legal demands and ethical standards.
- Effectively lead the school finance team, providing coaching, mentoring and building capability
- Provide accurate, professional advice and consultancy to departmental clients and senior management on a diverse range of budgetary and financial issues affecting clients.
- Undertake research and critical analysis of contemporary policies and processes that support effective finance functions in schools and the region, contributing to the implementation of these where appropriate.
- Coordinate and provide resource material, training, system design, advice and consultancy services to schools and regions in order for clients to develop financial management capability.
- Undertake analysis of the financial management practices and financial performance of clients to drive improved student outcomes and effective resource management.
- Build and sustain effective networks with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure that knowledge and information is shared and organisational and client outcomes are achieved within determined frameworks and timeframes.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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