Manage the financial management services and contribute to the overall success of eHealth Queensland’s delivery portfolio. A permanent full-time position as the Manager of Finance and Cost Estimation has become available in overseeing and managing the financial position for the delivery portfolio, program and project budgetary, forecasting and financial processes, analysing financial data, monitoring trends; and, providing strategic recommendations to support investment/project governance decisions.

Job details

The role: 

Key responsibilities:

As the Manager, Finance and Cost Estimation, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting the strategic direction for Finance and Cost Estimation and actively manage the team, clearly articulating services, functions and key activities in line with organisational priorities.
• Leading the development, implementation and maintenance of the project/program funding, costing and financial planning and reporting frameworks and supporting governing artefacts, processes and systems.
• Managing the consolidation of budgeting and forecasting across the delivery portfolio and oversee the delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting processes including multi-year budgets.
• Provisioning high-quality, trusted and accurate advice, analysis and recommendations to Delivery Services Branch Executives and the eHealth Queensland Board of Management on the financial performance, trends and risks associated with the delivery portfolio.
• Leading the development and implementation of a fit-for-purpose, best practice ICT program and project estimations framework, supporting processes and tools, to: determine total project cost estimations for ICT investment proposals and projects; estimate future program/project spend; challenge cash-flow/spend profile; forecast cash-flow/spend profile; and, calculate and analyse program/project cost variance.
• Leading the development and implementation of finance best practices and build financial literacy capability across Delivery Services Branch.
• Leading the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and department standards.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships with customers and other work teams responsible for ensuring the application of robust financial management practices.
• Preparing presentations, briefs, reports and other relevant correspondence for executive management and project stakeholders.
• Building a high performing team culture where individuals are valued, supported and provided with clear direction.

Are you right for this role?

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a similar role providing services to a large and complex delivery portfolio.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Knowledge of the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM).
• Significant stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in SQL and Power BI.
• Advanced knowledge of cost estimation techniques, Microsoft Excel and financial software.
• A qualification in economics, accounting, finance, statistics, reference class forecasting or computer/data science would be well regarded.
• One or several of the following accreditations would be well regarded: Management of Portfolios (MoP), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Certified Accounting Accreditation (CAA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland:

By joining eHealth Queensland, you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. 

You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• 150,906 - $159,677 + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Friendly and supportive work culture

To apply for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and a maximum two-page suitability statement OR cover letter online today.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO8 Manager Finance and Cost Estimation Position Description (PDF, 257KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 1 (PDF, 938KB)
  Application Kit