Manager Finance

Department for Trade and Investment
Job reference: 572258
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWho are we:
The Department for Trade and Investment facilitates South
Australia’s growth in a way that is strong, effective, and
sustainable by identifying and promoting South Australia’s
competitive advantages. DTI helps attract local, national, and
international investment and makes it easier for South Australian
businesses to export premium goods and services.
DTI oversees South Australia's planning system to create
liveable and sustainable communities that enhance the lives of all
South Australians. It helps create an environment that promotes a
culture of good design in the built environment and one where
people and businesses can thrive.
The Role:
The Manager Finance reports directly to Chief Operating Officer
and will see you responsible for:
delivery of financial reporting functions, both internally
and externally to the department
the provision of strategic financial advice to senior and
executive staff across the department
maintenance of the department’s budget, including the
development of savings and funding strategies
the provision of input into Cabinet submissions,
ministerial briefings, and budget submissions
the delivery of the department’s annual financial
statements and budget papers
attendance at Parliamentary Committees to support the Chief
Executive and Minister.
The role leads a high performing team of finance staff across a
range of management, financial and operational accounting
functions. The role has responsibility for external relationships
with the Department of Treasury and Finance and the
Auditor-General’s Department.
About You:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to
demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:
You will have experience in leading and performance
managing a team to meet key finance deliverables.
You will have the ability to think strategically and
provide high level advice to executive to inform decision
making.
You will have excellent oral and written communication
skills, including experience in the preparation of high-level
briefings.
You will have extensive experience in financial and
management reporting, and budgeting processes.
Desirable Qualification:
Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce, or
related discipline.
Special Conditions
Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory
Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National
Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every
3 years.
Remuneration:
MAS3 – $125,970
Enquiries:
For all confidential enquiries, please contact Dhruv Sharma,
Assistant HR Business Partner, at *************@sa.gov.au.
Application Instructions:
All applications must be submitted online.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a
covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and
experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role
statement, a current CV, and the contact information of three
referees including your current line manager.
All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration
in the SA Public Sector’ form.
Applications close: 28/01/2024 9:00 PM
Attachments:- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Statement - Manager Finance MAS3.pdf
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.