Project Manager - Financial Management Improvement

Job title : Project Manager - Financial Management Improvement
Location : Queensland
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $122.00 per hour + Super
Contact name : Shane Driver
Contact email : sdriver@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1660377
We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a Financial Management Improvement (FMI) Project focused on uplifting financial management capability across a large, complex QLD Government organisation.

This role sits within a major Financial Management Improvement Program, designed to improve financial accuracy, efficiency, and transparency across operations. It’s a high-profile initiative within a division responsible for delivering one of Queensland’s largest and most diverse portfolios of projects.
  
The Role

You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of the FMI Project, applying strong governance, planning, and stakeholder engagement to embed sustainable financial management practices and support long-term organisational maturity uplift.

Responsibilities
  • Developing and managing project plans, schedules, and governance documentation
  • Leading and coordinating project teams to deliver within agreed scope, time, and budget
  • Identifying and managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
  • Preparing high-quality reports, dashboards, and governance packs for executives
  • Partnering closely with the Organisational Change Manager to embed new ways of working
  • Driving continuous improvement and consistency across financial management practices
  
Skills required
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience leading complex business or transformation projects
  • Experience in financial management, process improvement, or audit-driven uplift projects
  • Proven success working with multiple workstreams and senior stakeholder groups
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills,
  • A hands-on, delivery-focused approach with the ability to influence across all levels
  • PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent will be well regarded
To be considered please apply online attaching a copy of your CV in Word format