Project Financial Analyst

at  Queensland Health

The role
Reporting to the Director, Project Finance, You will undertake financial activities for capital projects while coordinating multiple tasks within agreed priorities, time frames and accountabilities.

• Provide business and accounting expertise, leadership, strategic advice, reporting and analysis for the various major capital projects across their stages (planning, design, delivery, commissioning etc) to enable the projects to be delivered within budget, while ensuring adherence to Department of Health Finance guidelines.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure, complete analysis, provide technical advice and produce reports to Senior Directors and Project Management for capital infrastructure projects within a timely manner.
• Contribute to the preparation and ongoing maintenance of resourcing forecasts, including development and refinement of cash flows.
• Monthly reviews and audits of project expenditures and preparation of correction journals.
• Proactively identify and solve, or escalate as appropriate, potential financial control issues.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on all project related matters.
• Perform other duties as directed from time to time while providing input into the development of systems and strategies aligned to the corporate direction.
  The successful person
  To be successful for this role you will have proven analytical experience and knowledge of financial and activity related policies and processes while being able to apply this knowledge to successful report concepts on capital projects. You will also have proven computing and analytical skills applied in data extraction from finance database systems e.g. SAP. Demonstrated experience in monitoring and reporting on program/project budgets will be vital, understanding the pressures and constraints that impact project delivery. As an action orientated individual you must demonstrate initiative by undertaking reviews of processes and procedures to progress the financial achievements of the business objectives. You will have knowledge of the process and steps undertaken in the delivery of Capital Infrastructure including types of contracts, design staging and project finalisation. Strong oral and written communication skills will be essential to effectively liaise, consult and negotiate with stakeholders whilst establishing strong professional relationships.
  About us
  The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
  The Health Capital Division (HCD) works with the Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), the Department of Health, other government agencies and the construction sector to achieve value for money infrastructure outcomes. HCD delivers an end-to-end capital infrastructure process. This includes all capital planning, business cases, construction and maintenance programs, whilst managing these through government processes for Queensland Health in partnership with HHSs. The Division is client focused and tailors its support to the individual needs of our HHS partners.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License