Finance Business Partner

Cairns | 6-month temporary contract | Potential longer-term opportunity

Your new company 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a large and complex organisation based in Cairns. This is an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the potential for the role to develop into a more permanent opportunity.
Your new role 
Working closely with senior leaders and operational teams, you will provide high-quality financial advice and analysis to support effective decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with managers and senior stakeholders on financial performance
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and projections
• Delivering monthly management reports and variance analysis
• Providing meaningful financial insights and recommendations
• Supporting annual budgeting and financial review processes
• Preparing reconciliations, journals and financial reporting
• Monitoring project expenditure and funding requirements
• Supporting financial compliance and effective resource management
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in management, accounting, finance, business partnering or a similar role
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills
• Experience preparing management reports and variance commentary
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach
• Experience within local government, government or another complex organisation will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return 

Initial 6-month temporary contract

Cairns-based opportunity

Opportunity to work in a senior, business-facing finance position

Exposure to a diverse and complex operational environment

Potential for the position to develop into a longer-term or permanent opportunity

Support from your dedicated Hays consultant throughout your assignment

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Alternatively, contact Grace Dunn at Hays for a confidential discussion about your next career move.#3027712