Purpose of RoleAt Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC), our Advisory Division is on a mission to drive financial sustainability and operational excellence across Queensland's Government Departments, Local Governments and Government-Owned Corporations. We're passionate about supporting our clients in achieving their goals and making a lasting impact.The Principal role resides within the Advisory Division's Whole of Government Strategic Initiatives Team, under the Industry, Investment and Commercial portfolio. The Team partners with central agencies on engagements which require multi-agency collaboration, or which have a whole-of-state fiscal or service delivery impact. The Team adopts a management consulting approach, providing insight, analysis, and strategies to solve problems and progress opportunities. The Team's key service offerings include, but are not limited to:Program development, assessment and delivery supportModelling and data analyticsEnd-to-end project managementStrategy development and planningYour work in the team will directly contribute to financial and economic outcomes for your clients, stakeholders and Queensland.Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesReport to the Team Director and act as functional and technical lead on relevant advisory projects in the Team (including as Project Lead)Lead financial modelling and/or data modelling to analyse client data, identify key insights and strategies in diagnosing and solving problems or progressing opportunitiesDevelop strong storylines demonstrating an ability to deliver clear and effective messages (the 'so what')Prepare for and facilitate discussions in a variety of situations, including client meetings, workshops, presentations, demonstrating a persuasive communication styleDevelop and manage stakeholder relationships, including building trust and influence with internal stakeholders and external clients, to achieve objectivesLead and develop junior members of the Team, using effective strategies to facilitate and coach inclusivelyCompetenciesTechnical CompetenciesExperience in corporate finance, financial or data modelling, identification of risksIdentify issues, research and synthesise data to identify high value insightsLead and develop junior team membersCommunicate key issues succinctly, including to executive-level audiences.Behavioural CompetenciesPersonal drive, integrity and accepts accountability.Ability to be discreet, maintain confidentiality, recognise and respect sensitivities.Personal leadership consistent with QTC values and highest level QTC competencies.Leadership & Management CompetenciesDemonstrates inclusive behaviours and provides feedback to support and coach others where requiredQualificationsEssentialTertiary qualification in a finance, commerce, business, economics, or similar disciplines required for this role.ExperienceEssentialMinimum 7 years employment experience in roles that demonstrate overall competency.Critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively diagnose situations and develop creative solutions.Excellent report writing, financial analysis and Power Point skills.Engaging and persuasive communication style.DesirableExperience in public sector, management consulting or corporate finance.