Cairns | 6-month temporary contract | Potential longer-term opportunityYour 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 chance
- 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

📌 Finance Business Partner (Cairns)
🏢 Hays
📍 Cairns