Finance Director

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage a Finance Director.

Contract Length: Start – ASAP, End – 06/09/2024, with option to extend up to 12 months

Security/Eligibility: Ability to obtain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance

The opportunity:

Work at the Agency is fast-paced and presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate, design and deliver whole-of-government outcomes. The role provides the opportunity to work across government bringing together a broad suite of skills, including strategic policy, regulatory reform, data and digital strategy, human-centred design, business engagement, program management, and corporate support.

The Agency has a vacancy for a high performing EL2 Director. Reporting to the CFO, the Director will lead the Financial Reporting and Treasury sections. 

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 Agency’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 Agency 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 Agency’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)

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9*** or email *************@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.

Please Note – The due date for this submission is 19/02/2024.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion