Finance Business Advisor (Fixed Term)

Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia
Job reference: 599070
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneFirst, the introductions …The Lifetime Support Authority (LSA) delivers the Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) which funds necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support for people who sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on South Australian roads,regardless of fault.As a team, we are passionate about our contribution and committed to our vision: Making a difference in the lives of LSS Participants, who are at the centre of what we do.Our person-centred approach extends to our people; we offer attractive, modern offices in Adelaide’s CBD as well as opportunities to work from home; a dynamic, supportive, and flexible work environment and we value empathetic and thoughtful like-minded people, as much as we value skill set. Our people are important to us and encouraged to flourish through professional development opportunities. As we grow, so do our people.Check out the benefits available to you as an LSA employee and click to hear what our people have to say about working at the LSA.We encourage you to to see the impact working with us has.Now let's get to the details...To support our continued organisational growth, we are currently seeking to appoint a Finance Business Advisor to join our innovative and passionate team. The role will be available for up to 12 months.The Finance Business Advisor is responsible for providing a trusted Finance Business consultancy service within the LSA. This will be achieved by building and maintaining strong relationships with LSA staff and management to increase their understanding of finance, budget management and reporting. The role will focus on collaboratively supporting Managers in the preparation and development of operating and project budget proposals.The Finance Business Advisor will also be responsible for preparing, analysing and delivering a range of high level and accurate financial, accounting and budget reports to LSA Managers and Executive. The role will work to continually recommend and implement continuous improvements to further enhance and improve the LSA financial reporting capabilities.For more information about the role, please refer to the attached .About YouWe work in a fast paced environment and we’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, forward thinking person with:

• Experience in management accounting, formulation and the monitoring of budgets and budget strategies.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and build rapport, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles, including contemporary financial and accrual accounting standards, structures, principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and monitoring of comprehensive financial and budgetary reports and briefings, including management reports and annual statutory financial statements.

The successful candidate will have high level attention to detail and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under broad direction. You will also be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver high quality reporting with confidence to Management and Executive.A degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Commerce/Business (majoring in Accounting) is essential.Position TermThe position being offered is a Fixed Term contract position for up to 12 months.RemunerationASO5 $84,552 - $94,003 plus Super.Special ConditionsAppointment will be subject to the provision of a valid National Police Check (NPC) that is no more than six months old.Application InstructionsApplications must be submitted online. Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Job & Person Specification.Applicants are required to complete a Pre-Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the LSA.Diversity and FlexibilityThe LSA actively promotes flexible working arrangements, and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women. At the LSA we value and encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the community we serve.Enquiries to:Iolanda Calabrese, Senior Manager Finance & Business IntelligenceEmail:Phone: 8429 0256Diversity and InclusionThe LSA is committed to a diverse, accessible, and inclusive workplace, to enable us to reflect our community and to achieve better decisions and results for LSS participants. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, young and mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
Applications close: 17/06/2024 09:00 AMAttachments:
-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.