Manager, Finance and Cost Estimation

The role: 

A Manager of Finance and Cost Estimation position has become available, responsible for 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.

Key responsibilities:

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

• Setting the strategic direction for Finance and Cost Estimation and actively managing 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 overseeing 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 building 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.

The following knowledge, qualifications and accreditations will be highly regarded:

• 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.
• One or several of the following accreditations: 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:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

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

Should you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process to ensure you can demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact the eHealth Recruitment team via email on eHQ-DSB-TalentAcquisition@health.qld.gov.au