Your new company

Hays Senior Finance North Queensland is partnering with a large State Government department based in Cairns. This position sits within the healthcare sector and provides support across financial governance and performance for a diverse regional portfolio. As part of a team dedicated to strengthening service delivery for remote and regional communities, you will contribute to meaningful financial outcomes within a large and complex environment.

Your new role

As the Management Accountant: Projects & Assets, you will play an important role in providing high quality management accounting support. Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will deliver advanced financial analysis, budgeting assistance, and performance reporting for project and asset-related portfolios. The role involves funding analysis, forecasting, financial modelling, monthly reporting, and developing strong relationships with operational and executive stakeholders. You will also contribute to budget build activities, support funding adjustments, ensure sound financial governance, and assist with ongoing improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across projects and assets
- Developing and maintaining financial models
- Preparing monthly financial reports and commentary
- Investigating variances and providing insights for decision making
- Assisting with financial obligations under service agreements
- Providing technical financial support to operational teams
- Analysing financial and non-financial performance indicators
- Contributing to financial governance and compliance activities
- Building strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, we are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of management accounting, including budgeting, end‑of‑month processes, and financial performance analysis. You will be able to quickly learn state budget processes and project accounting requirements and have strong Excel skills, including experience building financial models. You will also be confident in solving problems, managing competing priorities, and working effectively in a busy environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across different teams are essential.

For this position, we are seeking someone with experience using SAP or another large ERP platform. You will hold relevant accounting qualifications (CPA/CA desirable) and have experience working within large, complex organisations. Experience within the health sector will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will enjoy a temporary full‑time opportunity through to June 2026, with the possibility of extension, along with competitive PO3 pay ranging from approximately $54.70 to $59.80 per hour, depending on level.

You’ll gain exposure to a large and diverse portfolio where your work will have meaningful community impact, while contributing to high value financial governance and improvement projects. You will also be supported by a collaborative senior finance team and benefit from strong professional development opportunities within a complex and fast-paced public sector environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to shaean.williams@hays.com.au or call 07 40492922.

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