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The Opportunity
OUr Federal Government Client requires the services for and experienced Finance Director (EL2) to support various levels to deliver a range of financial activities. The role is responsible in providing leadership to the Financial Reporting and Treasury and building productive working relationships across the Department.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrate experience with accounting systems similar to SAP, TM1, P2P, TRIM, or the ability to quickly acquire the skills to successfully navigate and use the systems.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor people in a dynamic environment.
- Proven financial and business acumen, including as it relates to developing strategic and operational plans, managing risk, and driving business efficiency and improvement.
- Exceptional communication including the ability to influence and manage relationships with senior executives and a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven track record of delivering outcomes and initiatives, and the ability to manage competing demands particularly in the areas for which the position is responsible.
- Manage the financial statement process.
- Drive the development/review of The Department's financial policies and procedures, ensuring alignment to business needs and broader strategic objectives, finance initiatives and frameworks.
- Lead the management of the month-end financial processes.
- Provide expert financial advice and input to business decisions and projects e.g. CAPEX/OPEX classifications.
- Management of the ANAO external audit process.
- Oversee the Tax and Treasury functions – ensure tax obligations are met (i.e.: BAS/FBT). Note FBT supported by an external provider.
- Lead and provide input into divisional and corporate projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Austrade operations including offshore.
- Drive ongoing improvement in business practices in financial policies, procedures and practices.
- Contribute to a highly skilled and qualified finance network and delivering independent, trusted advice to key stakeholders.
- Understand Austrade’s business requirements and strategic objectives and managing the delivery of resource management and reporting functions, including being involved in and contributing towards the business planning processes.
- Oversee compliance with accounting standards.
- Working arrangements – 4/5 days per week
- Leading a team of 6-8 staff (2 direct reports)
Candidates require Australian Citizenship and a current Baseline clearance, or the ability to obtain one before the 7th March 2024
Does this sound like a perfect role for you? Interested in hearing more? Give our Recruitment Consultant, Melita a call on 0434 983 *** or an email at ******@canberraconsulting.com.au for a confidential discussion.
