Manager, Finance Business Partnering

Job Description

Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines,Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!In this role, you will drive financial strategy and decision-making by providing expert financial advice and analysis to business units. This role ensures alignment between financial and operational objectives. The manager strengthens financial controls, uses financial insights to support capital and asset management decisions, and applies cost-benefit analysis to optimise resource allocation. Building strong stakeholder relationships, mentoring a team of finance business partners, and fostering a high-performance culture are key priorities. Continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting enhances the organisation’s ability to meet strategic goals.About Us The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.About The Role In this role you will: Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to business units, providing financial insights and strategic advice to drive informed decision-making and achieve organisational goals. Drive Organisational Performance: Partner with business units to identify key performance drivers and opportunities for improvement, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Cost and Value Analysis: Provide expert analysis on cost structures and value-for-money assessments to support resource optimisation and enhance organisational efficiency. Stakeholder Collaboration and Relationship Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering open communication and alignment between financial and operational objectives. Influence Decision-Making: Present complex financial concepts and data in a clear, compelling manner to influence and support strategic decisions across the organisation. Risk Identification and Mitigation: Work closely with business leaders to identify financial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with organisational risk management frameworks. Other duties as directed and required. What We're Looking For While accounting qualifications are not mandatory; the possession of a relevant degree and CPA/CA status is considered to be highly desirable given the technical nature of this role. Why join us? We are committed to being a workplace that focuses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.What we offer? Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities Relocation assistance and provisions Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders. Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Accounting and Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr