Financial Management Specialist

Chandler Macleod

  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Are you a hands-on finance professional with a passion for improving financial practices in complex environments? A leading infrastructure-focused organisation is seeking a Financial Management Specialist to join a strategic Finance Management Improvement Project. This is a unique contract opportunity to make a tangible impact on financial frameworks and reporting processes.About the Role
You will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial management practices across the organisation, providing insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role is project-focused and does not include ongoing business-as-usual financial operations. Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting the development and implementation of improved financial management frameworks, tools, and processes.
  • Providing expert advice on budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
  • Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement in financial processes and systems.
  • Analysing financial data to support decision-making and project performance tracking.
  • Engaging with stakeholders, facilitating workshops, and supporting capability uplift initiatives.
About You
The ideal candidate is delivery-focused, collaborative, and comfortable navigating complex, low-maturity environments. You are solutions-oriented, hands-on, and confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.Essential Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (CPA/CA desirable).
  • Extensive experience in financial management within asset-heavy or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong understanding of financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks, including AASB for Asset Management.
  • Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and deliver practical outcomes.
  • High proficiency in financial software and tools (Excel, ERP systems, Power BI).
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and directly contribute to project deliverables.
Desirable
  • Experience in transformation or continuous improvement programs in low-maturity or high-growth environments.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups and adapt to ambiguity.
  • Experience embedding improved financial practices within operational teams.
  • Government experince is highly regarded.
This is a contract role until June 2026, offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project while developing your expertise in strategic financial management within a complex infrastructure environment.To Apply
Apply through the advert or Contact Crispin Swartz for more infomation via crispin.swartz@chandlermacleod.com or 07 3003 7761.At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2025 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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