Program Finance Manager

Program Finance Manager

• $125 Per Hour + Super
• Canberra, Civic
• 12-month contract (possible extension)
• Start Date 2nd April 2024
• WFH Arrangements

 
                                                                                        Work RightsVisa Accepted
 
About the role
The Finance/Contract Manager supports the Major Programs Branch and its programs in budgeting, costing/pricing, and contract management functions.
 
Duties

• Manages and analyses program expenditure (forecast and actual) to ensure operation within budget.
• Provide advice and input into business cases, procurement, governance, and reporting artefacts.
• Work with the Executive Branch Manager and Program Manager to establish and maintain best practice process for Program Finances and contract management.
• Advice on financial controls and best practice.
• Contract management, including drafting of procurement documentation, including contract and/or category management plans.
• Comply with government procurement and contract management policies and legislation, driving value for money outcomes.
• Explores innovative procurement and contract management solutions to solve complex contractual issues.
• Interprets contract requirements, terms, and conditions and ensures that all parties understand and deliver on their responsibilities.
• Leverages relationships with strategic suppliers and customers to manage risk, address issues and maximise contract value.
• Establishes negotiation strategies and facilitates complex contract negotiations.
• Leads the review of expiring contracts and uses results to shape the future procurement strategy to deliver enhanced outcomes.
• Applies and advises on contract variations, exemptions, extensions, expiry, and transition management, recommending/making appropriate decisions based on risk.

 
Application Requirements 

• Work RightsVisa accepted and Police check.
• Applications close on 29/02/24.
• Baseline Clearance (Conducted by Client)

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting ‘Apply for this job’. Alternatively, contact Mishael Solomon on 02 6162 7*** or email via ********@dfp.com.au for further discussion.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ***********@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.