About the role
Passionate about making numbers tell a story? Are you ready to play a vital role in ensuring financial insights drive decisions that have a meaningful impact on Queensland communities? At Legal Aid Queensland, we are looking for an accomplished Principal Business Analyst to shape financial strategies, optimise operational performance, and contribute to advancing our vision of a fair and just society. If you're looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a real difference, we want to hear from you!
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
* Extensive experience in financial and budget management, with the ability to create, analyse, and improve cost models and financial reporting.
* Advanced technical capabilities in SQL, MS Excel, Fabric/Power BI, and experience with financial platforms including Finance1 and business intelligence tools such as SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
* A proven ability to synthesise complex datasets, deliver accurate recommendations and forecasting models, and provide strategic advice aligned with organisational objectives.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, particularly in negotiating and delivering persuasive financial and operational
* A demonstrated understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
Find out more about the role and how to apply in the attached role description.
Application and benefits
As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:
* Generous salary packaging – up to $30,000 fringe benefit tax. This can be used towards mortgage or loan payments, rent, rates, insurance, utility bills, childcare fees, motor vehicle expenses and more!
* 12.75% superannuation – you can also choose to make a personal contribution, via a salary deduction, to your nominated superannuation fund
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Study assistance – up to 75% of course costs reimbursed
Work/life balance:
* Free confidential counselling sessions for employees and immediate family
* Discounted gym membership rates at a range of facilities via the Fitness Passport
Organisation overview
Legal Aid Queensland provides legal assistance to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland. We are one of Queensland's largest law practices employing over 650 staff in 14 offices across the state. While most of our work is focused on providing legal services in criminal, family and civil law, our workforce includes many other roles including social workers, policy officers, grants officers, IT, HR, finance, procurement, communication, along with our contact centre and front counter staff – to name just a few! We are an independent statutory authority, funded by the state and federal governments, providing services in criminal, family and civil law matters.
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