Team Leader Financial and Investment Management

As Team Leader Financial Management, you will lead, manage, coordinate and be accountable for the delivery of QLeave's financial business partnering model and investment management function.
Your contributionUsing your understanding and experience in the Financial Management and Investment function, you will:

- lead the Finance Business Partnering Group for the preparation, monitoring and reporting for planning, budgeting cycle and forecasting
- support the Manager to provide inputs into the board reporting from a QIC investment perspective
- conduct financial modelling and scenarios, to understand the potential impacts of changes to investment profile and investment projections from actuaries
- actively drive, administer and monitor investment opportunities in line with the Investment Policy Statement using a high level of understanding of different market protocols
- deliver finance and budget-related papers and briefs for Executive meetings, Board meetings, estimates hearings and management team meetings within strict timeframes
- prepare annual financial statements and budgets in accordance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009, Financial and Performance Standard 2019 and Australian Accounting Standards
- manage QLeave's taxation activities and related reported obligations (e.g. FBT, BAS, GST and payroll tax)
- drive change and facilitate continuous improvement of the financial management system and processes in collaboration with own team and whole of organisation to create better practices, support a digital strategy and for a quality customer experience
- establish and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective management and reporting of financial performance including with QIC identifying opportunities to improve investment profile
- manage the risk assurance statement process for the function and collaborate on key strategies to mitigate strategic and cross functional risks
- assist in the review and update of financial management and investment policies and procedures to ensure that they are kept current in accordance with QLeave's Controlled documents framework
- maintain and develop a culture of continuous learning across the team to enhance the attainment of effective, quality and efficient outcomes
- complete any other tasks as directed by your supervisor

This position reports to the Manager Scheme Sustainability, Budgeting and Financial Reporting and supervises a team of Finance Business Partners.
What we are looking for QLeave appointments are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously, the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

**For this role, we will consider your**:

- demonstrated ability to lead a business partnering finance and investment team
- demonstrated experience in financial management functions, with proven skills and experience in leading teams
- demonstrated ability to view situations through a range of perspectives, analysing multiple sources of information to recognise the broader implications
- ability to extensively collaborate at a strategic level with the executive team
- ability to build connections for the team across the organisation to drive collaborative delivery of services
- proven knowledge of legislation and standards pertaining to financial administration and accounting
- knowledge and use of innovative planning, budgeting and forecasting tools

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role. CPA and CA qualifications will be favourably regarded.
Interested in applying?
We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.
If you require more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Radhika Munien.
- a detailed resume outlining your qualifications, relevant experience and achievements
- a brief letter (1 - 2 page) highlighting your motivation for the role and evidence which demonstrates your ability to meet its specific requirementsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.