Manager, Finance

Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Manager, Finance and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique –we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we're doing it one business and one person at a time.

Why Trade and Investment Queensland?

There's a lot to love about a career with TIQ. But our people say there are four key things that make this a career like no other:

• Connect people with opportunity
  : You'll build relationships with real people and great businesses, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
• Move Queensland forward
  : You'll help make Queensland's future even better by doing innovative work alongside passionate people.
• Forge a purposeful career
  : You'll shape a progressive career working on some of the most exciting and large-scale global export and investment projects.
• Shape and share in our future
  : You'll make a positive impact through your unique skills and experience, making TIQ a place where everyone can thrive.

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from our employees around the globe about why they choose to work with us. Trade and Investment Queensland: Life | LinkedIn

The opportunity and your impact

As our highly valued Manager, Finance, you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.

Reporting to the Director, Finance, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of financial professionals to provide budget management, internal control monitoring, financial transaction support, reporting and compliance across TIQ's international organisation.

Based in Brisbane, here's what your role will involve:

• Lead and manage the operations of the finance team to ensure effective and efficient support is provided across TIQ to enable the delivery of its strategic objectives.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders with respect to strategic and operational knowledge of Queensland Government financial management policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Ensure the organisation's financial systems and services (TechnologyOne Financials, AAP Converga, ExpenseMe Pro and PowerBI) operate in accordance with the relevant legislation and TIQ's policies and procedures.
• Manage both domestic and international financial activities to support strong internal controls in TIQ, including AP, AR, banking arrangements, corporate card controls, vendor management and foreign currency payments.
• Coordinate the annual budget process and quarterly budget reviews to align financial resources with agency priorities.
• Coordinate the contribution of financial information for State Government Budget papers (e.g. Service Delivery Statement), Estimates Briefs and Questions on Notice (QoNs) as required.

How you'll shape the future

Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we're looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ's people and culture so that
together, we can thrive
. We would love you to have:

1. Ability to think strategically, consider long term goals and operationalise financial services aligned with the Australian Accounting Standards and Queensland Government financial management frameworks, guidelines, standards and practices.
2. Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating annual budget processes, monitoring budgets to ensure alignment with TIQ's operational and strategic priorities.
3. Demonstrated experience managing a team, building a positive culture and capabilities to inspire individuals to achieve results and meet deadlines in a client focused, high pressured environment with competing priorities.
4. Ability to develop, manage and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships in a diverse environment to improve service delivery and manage expectations.
5. Lead the financial reporting of TIQ projects and monitor the finance-related KPIs to drive accountability and support decision-making.

Help us shape an even better state.

Are you ready to contribute to something that really matters?

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above, and you will be able to review the role profile and apply. Otherwise, you can see more of our current opportunities and submit your application on SmartJobs.

Applications close
Tuesday, 30th of September 2025.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Our wellbeing program.
• Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
• Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
• Shape your future through professional development opportunities.
• Engaging office environment centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport (Brisbane based).

Trade and Investment Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.