Our client is a large NSW government department that provides an extensive digital enablement of government services to customers

Role Description:

This is a senior Finance position that supports the performance management and reporting functions of the business by providing business information to meet statutory requirements and assist in decision making

Responsibilities:

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Preparation of monthly management reports
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Variance analysis and expense analysis
• Preparation of BAS, FBT and Payroll Tax.
• Management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior staff members
• Liaising with numerous external stakeholders
• Provide specialist advice and support on performance management processes to contribute to the development, review and coordination of performance monitoring, review and reporting systems
• Analyse performance against expectations and targets in critical performance and risk areas
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with all stakeholders
• Conduct research and analysis of performance data, processes, reports and internal policy to contribute to driving performance and accountability within the organisation

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in Financial Analysis or a Financial Business Partner role in a commercial operations environment
• Experience in financial governance is essential
• Experience in statutory accounting
• Strong analytical skills
• Extensive experience and knowledge of best practice in financial reporting and governance
• Proven experience in optimising commercial operations by improving processes including reducing duplication, increasing standardisation and leveraging technology solutions
• Systems knowledge and experience in SAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Experience in report building
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to partner and influence business decision makers
• Experience in analysis and reporting to senior executives, finance committees etc
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or related, or equivalent experience
• CPA or CA qualifications an advantage
• NSW government experience highly desired

Consultant: Colin Massey

Keywords: Finance Manager, reporting, governance, Business Partner, Financial Analyst, finance, reporting, financial accounting, statutory accounting, management accounting, NSW government, business planning, SAP, Excel, CPA, CA, part-time, FP&A

At AAR Consulting Group we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.

Please reach out to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process via [email protected] or 02 9114 8300.