Senior Manager Business Finance

Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Senior Manager Business Finance

Classification Executive Contract Officer 1 Position No. 24324

Job Type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years

Business Unit Finance and Business Services Location Darwin

Reports to Chief Financial Officer Reports to P/No. 13988

Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and

Special Measures: Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection

criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

Information for Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv For further information for

Applicants applicants and example applications: click here

Information about If you are selected and accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience,

Selected Applicant’s qualifications, skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and

Merit better understanding of the reasons for the decision. For further information: click here

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Supports the Chief Financial Officer by providing strategic and pro-active leadership and direction to the Finance and Business Team and assist Power

and Corporation (PWC) and its subsidiaries in meeting business objectives by providing efficient and effective commercial, financial and operational

accounting services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

Function

• Provide effective leadership and resource management to facilitate the achievement of core business objectives together with building the

capability and competency of the Finance and Business Team with a focus on talent management and succession planning.

• Provide expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team and the Chief Financial Officer with regard to the financial health of the Corporation

including long term financing and borrowing decisions and investment analysis.

• Work closely with the Economics and Regulation team regarding the provision of financial information for regulatory purposes (eg annual return

to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER)).

• Ensure the Corporation’s reporting requirements are appropriate to meet the Corporation’s business needs together with continuous

improvement across all areas of responsibility.

• Analyses PWC financial performance and external factors to develop and clearly communicate key insights to inform PWC strategy development.
• Oversees management accounting services for all lines of business (Power Services; Water Services; Gas Services; Remote Services; Core

Operations; Customer, Strategy & Regulation; and Corporate) business units, including supporting the development of business unit level

budgets, forecasting and variance reporting.

• Supports all business units to develop business insights from financial data that inform business unit planning.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

• Coach and assist the development of strategies and action plans to improve team engagement and morale.
• With the support and advice of the People and Culture Business Partners, provide guidance to all employees using correct, relevant information,

ensuring all employee relations issues, (including those falling under EEO and WHS legislation are dealt with in an appropriate manner).

• Coach employees on problems affecting work performance.

Business Planning

• In consultation with the Business Unit Executives and the Chief Financial Officer, assist in establishing performance targets and participate in

business planning and strategy determinations.

• Lead and guide the business in the preparation of annual budget and forecasts
• Lead the preparation of budgets and other management plans with respect to Finance and Business functions.

Leadership

• Ownership and accountability for driving meaningful and sustainable change across the Finance and Business functions (including investing and

building sustainable capabilities among employees, while increasing engagement and job satisfaction).

• Act under own initiative and be able to respond pro-actively in a changing and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage upwards at Executive Management level and obtain support in an environment of conflicting priorities and perspectives.
• Development and review of MyPlans for direct reports.

Job Description Northern Territory Government

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it (Manager of Function profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds Networks Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the

organisation.

Business Insight Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation’s goals.

Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Develops Talent Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organisation’s goals.

Drives engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve

its objectives, and shape the culture through living the values.

Drives results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Financial Acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business

decisions.

Managing conflict and ambiguity Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Making good and timely

decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

No. of Direct Reports 6 No. of Indirect Reports 10

Key Interactions: External Stakeholders (as per Single Point of Accountability Standard), Board, Executive Leadership Team, Senior

Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers.

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Water’s Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that celebrates

achievement through its people.

• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero

Harm.

• Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with Power and Water’s Code of Conduct , Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the Power and Water risk

management framework.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential  Superior people skills.  Substantial accounting experience with proven

• Proven communication skills including liaison, ability to think strategically and laterally and to

negotiation and consultation with demonstrated influence at a senior level.

ability to deal with sensitive situations.  Experience in policy development and

• Requires strong commercial acumen, political implementation, commercial negotiations and

nous, negotiation skills and business understanding project management.

to realise and support business efficiencies and  Experience in Enterprise or Oracle systems

identify opportunities and improvement through implementation.

financial data analysis.  Proven experience in managing teams in an

environment of change and continuous

improvement.

• Significant experience leading the financial

business partnering support to develop business

insights and inform business unit planning.

Desirable  A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or  Experience in utilities, heavy industries or related

similar, with either CA or CPA membership. environments with an understanding of

• A Master’s degree in Business or similar. contemporary issues relating to the power and

water industry in the Northern Territory.

FURTHER INFORMATION

1. Contact Graciano Chatikobo on 0497 969 315 for further information about the position.

2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au

3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and the value of a fully

maintained motor vehicle.

Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=263764 Approved March 2023

Vacancy Closes: 02/04/2023 Graciano Chatikobo - Chief Financial Officer

Negotiation, Data analysis skills, Master's degree