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Manager Finance Business Partnering
Northgate
Be challenged | Be rewarded | Belong
Help shape QLeave's future through strategic financial partnership.
QLeave is seeking a Manager Finance Business Partnering to lead a contemporary function through growth and transformation.
As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you will deliver financial insights, optimise resources and support strategic decisions. You will build partnerships, lead workforce and financial planning, and shape a model that strengthens performance, accountability and sustainability.
We are seeking a commercially astute, people-focused leader who can simplify complex information, challenge thinking and influence outcomes.
If you are passionate about building capability and making an impact through strategic financial leadership, we would love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/699446 |
| Closing date | 13-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jason Camden |
| Contact details | jason.camden@qleave.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
The Opportunity
As Manager Finance Business Partnering, you will lead QLeave's Finance Business Partnering function and play a critical role in strengthening financial decision-making across the organisation.
Leading a team of finance business partnering professionals, you will work closely with executives, directors and managers to provide meaningful financial insights, support workforce and resource planning, evaluate business initiatives, and influence strategic and operational decisions.
A key focus of this role is establishing and embedding a contemporary business partnering model that shifts finance beyond traditional reporting and compliance activities to become a trusted, value-adding partner to the business.
Success in this role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence outcomes in a complex and evolving environment.
This position reports to the Director, Finance and Investment Services and is based at QLeave's Northgate office.
What you'll do
- Partner with executives and leaders to support strategic planning, decision-making and organisational performance.
- Lead organisation-wide budgeting, forecasting and workforce planning activities.
- Provide expert financial insights and commercial advice on business initiatives, projects and investment decisions.
- Establish and embed a contemporary Finance Business Partnering framework and service model.
- Drive financial capability across the organisation through coaching, support and trusted advice.
- Influence resource allocation decisions and support long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team.
What We're Looking For
You're a strategic and influential finance leader who thrives on partnering with others to achieve results and deliver organisational value.
You will be successful in this role if you can demonstrate:
- Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and governance.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience driving organisational performance, change and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
Highly Regarded
- CPA or CA qualification, or eligibility for membership.
How to Apply
QLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position. We assess candidates based on their experience, potential, capabilities and personal qualities.
If you're ready to influence strategy, partner with leaders and shape the future of financial performance at QLeave, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered for this role, your application must include:
- A current resume outlining your experience, qualifications and achievements.
- A brief cover letter (1–2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills align with the requirements.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Camden.
Applications close: 13 September 2026
QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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