Our client is responsible for national policies and programs that impact every Australian and the economy. They are a large department who are conveniently located in the city near the shops and restaurants.
The Opportunity
The Department is seeking Finance Business Partners at the APS5 and APS6 levels to join the CFO group.
Roles are offered as long-term non-ongoing engagements with a view to permanency, and ongoing APS employees can also move across at level through a section 26 transfer.
In this position you’ll be the link between the CFO and the business areas you support, giving financial advice that shapes real decisions.
The Role
As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll provide financial advice, analysis and reporting to your allocated business areas.
Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as the primary conduit between the finance and business areas, building and managing effective working relationships
Delivering financial advice, analysis and assistance to key stakeholders to inform financial decision-making
Undertaking financial analysis to support business planning, projects and investment decisions
Preparing monthly financial reports for the Senior Executive, including variance analysis, commentary and analysis of the full-year forecast.
Assisting with and prepare month-end processes for the business
Engaging with stakeholders to identify risks and issues and support robust business and finance processes
Coordinating and assisting with budget development, expenditure forecasting and long-term financial planning
The Ideal Person
You will be an astute Management Accountant with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate the ‘grey’ areas.
You enjoy providing meaningful insights and analysis to business areas which will help facilitate better decisions for the organisation.
You enjoy being proactive by asking the right questions and pre-empting the needs of your stakeholders.
Alongside your technical skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills are equally important to be successful as you will need to influence stakeholders and speak to non-financial team members.
You will be known for the quality of work you deliver, as having a high attention to detail is essential.
You will also be naturally curious in understanding the numbers and will lead others to deliver outcomes in tight deadlines.
Relevant degree qualifications with a CA/CPA or strong progress towards will be highly regarded.
Only Australian citizens will be considered for this role as an AGSVA baseline clearance will be required.
Salary / Rate
APS5: $90k – $100k + Super
APS6: $105k – $115k + Super
Long-term contract with a view to permanency, or Section 26 transfer for ongoing APS employees
Canberra-based
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kristelle Gadd on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 22038 .
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.