Community Enterprise Queensland Position Description

Community Enterprise Queensland Position Description Position: Organisation: Location: Department:

Manager Financial Systems Community Enterprise Queensland Cairns Financial Services

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Approved By: Ian Copeland Chief Executive Officer

Summary: As the Manager Financial Systems you will provide high level strategic advice, analysis and support to the Executive, Financial Services and other Department / Staff in relation to financial systems innovation. Specifically the role shall include: -

Systems development – including interfacing best of breed applications to provide ongoing financial integrity;

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Design and deployment of accounting information systems with a view to live reporting;

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Ensure interfaces from feeder systems to the General Ledger are effective and operating as designed;

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Development of budget tools for Management;

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Design and manage test scripts associated with financial systems upgrades / new applications; and

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Develop and maintain an Executive Information System including ad-hoc report writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Provide systems expert advice on financial processes and procedures, and identifying matters for development;

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Provide high level advice on the design and deployment of accounting information systems;

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Mapping, development and testing of new procedures for handover to Clients;

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Coordinate and lead financial change management processes;

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Develop and maintain governance arrangements for system development projects relating to Finance activities and liaising with internal and external ICT service providers;

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Lead and manage project based teams to deliver business improvement projects, including managing expectations and influencing others outside of direct lines of control;

Community Enterprise Queensland Position Description

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Oversee and manage research, and analysis and interpretation of complex data sets, to assist in identifying opportunities for improvement of systems, processes and tools;

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Liaise, consult and foster effective networks with the Executive, Senior Leaders, and Business Units to deliver priority project outputs as directed;

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Oversee the development of Reports, Briefing Material and other customised documents, such as dashboards, for internal and external stakeholders;

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Provide a high level of analysis and expertise on the interpretation of the organisations financial position;

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Assist with the design and implementation of new financial and budgeting systems;

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Undertake strategic cash flow analysis and modelling (10 Year Model) and provide financial advice to the Executive Team;

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Provide input into the monthly financial report for the CEQ Board; and

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Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Financial Services Branch.

Policy Environment Commitment to CEQ policies, procedures and other legislative requirements in relation to Workplace Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination and CEQ’s Code of Conduct. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competency To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:           

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality High level written and oral communication skills Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals Cost Consciousness - Conserves organisational resources Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments Organisational Support - Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time Planning/Organising - Prioritises and plans work activities Dependability - Keeps commitments

Key Performance Indicators 1. Coordination and Development of CEQ’s Forecast Model 2. Process improvement Enhancements 3. Development and maintenance of DashBoard / Corporate Reports

Community Enterprise Queensland Position Description

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience Bachelor of Commerce or Business Degree or other relevant tertiary education. Desirable  Certified Practising Accountant (Australian Society Certified Practising Accountants) or Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia) or other post-graduate degree in finance, project management or ICT.  Post graduate qualifications in Information Systems or related work Additional Skills Required

 Work constructively in a team environment Work Environment The office is located in Cairns and comprises a team of approximate 40 staff across all Departments.