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Director Financial Performance

Lead financial strategy, forecasting, and performance for a $1.1B health service
Drive stakeholder engagement, business partnering, and financial acumen across clinical teams
Provide high-level advice to executive leadership and shape impactful financial decisions

THE OPPORTUNITY

West Moreton Health (WMH) is a leading healthcare provider, delivering essential services to one of Queensland’s fastest growing and most diverse regions. Spanning Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, and Lockyer Valley, WMH operates hospitals, community cents, and specialised programs, supporting over 350,000 people. As Director Financial Performance, you will ensure financial sustainability by driving strategic initiatives, optimising resources, and strengthening partnerships to deliver high-quality, efficient, and accessible healthcare.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Director Financial Performance leads a team of approximately 35 staff across five teams and holds accountability for financial modelling, forecasting, performance monitoring, and revenue management. A key focus will be on building strong partnerships with clinical and operational leaders to align financial performance with service delivery goals. This includes negotiating the annual Service Agreement, managing state budget submissions, and lifting financial acumen across clinical teams to embed financial accountability. With oversight of a $1.1B health service budget and a direct budget of $4.3M, you will enhance financial governance, provide expert advice, and drive efficiency improvements through collaboration and data-driven insights.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise in financial performance management, business partnering, and stakeholder engagement within complex, service-based organisations. With proven experience lifting financial literacy across clinical teams, you will influence and inspire leaders to adopt a performance-focused culture. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills will enable you to navigate competing priorities while delivering financial excellence. CPA/ICAA membership (or progression toward) is essential, alongside a track record of driving efficiencies, managing change, and aligning financial outcomes with organisational strategy.