Description

Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic goals and stakeholder decisions. Classification: APS6 Position Type: Permanent | Section 26 Location: Canberra Clearance: Baseline Clearance
Primary Purpose of the PositionThis role supports financial performance through monthly management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. The position is part of a small, high-performing team focused on delivering accurate and insightful financial information aligned with strategic and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Accountability

Provide advice on internal budgets and assist with issue resolution.

Manage competing priorities, especially during tight month-end timeframes.

Apply financial and management accounting expertise, including system use.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, financial, and administrative frameworks.

Collaborate with finance team members and divisional staff.

Management Diversity and Span

Record and track action items from financial meetings with senior executives.

Ensure quality outputs and support the development of technical expertise.

Assist in financial planning and process development.

Implement work plans, manage workflow, and allocate resources effectively.

Job Context and Environment

Assist in preparing annual budgets and setting program budgets.

Prepare monthly operational, project, and capital expenditure reports.

Provide variance and trend analysis to support financial insights.

Deliver monthly accruals and support automation and simplification initiatives.

Maintain awareness of strategic and operational impacts on financial planning.

Independence and Decision-Making

Work independently under limited direction to deliver quality outcomes.

Make informed decisions on complex and sensitive tasks.

Apply sound judgement and best practice principles.

Conduct research and analysis to support long-term planning and issue resolution.

Stakeholder Management

Manage and support relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs.

Build networks and support stakeholders through change.

Essential Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Ability to obtain and maintain a national police check.

Australian Citizenship.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting qualification (highly desired).

Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Strong communication skills and ability to present financial information clearly.

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Working knowledge of TM1 and SAP.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, call Simmone Priest - (02) 6279 7453 or email - [email protected].
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Simmone Priest
Senior Finance Recruitment Consultant,
Accountancy & Finance

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