Our client is a high-profile Federal Government organisation at the centre of policy development and service delivery.

They aim to deliver innovative ways to assist the development and implementation of Government policies as well as provide advice on how to improve lives and solve the issues facing Australia.

The Opportunity

In this opportunity, you’ll partner with stakeholders and the Project Management Office to manage the financials of the agency’s ICT projects. The role covers reviewing monthly expenses, assessing project proposals, and delivering project reporting, forecasting and budgeting. You’ll report to an EL1 and work closely with an experienced EL2.

This is a high-performing team that works closely together to achieve outcomes, bringing together people from diverse professional backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue their career in the APS, or for someone from the private sector looking to transition into the APS.

The Role

This role offers a blend of project accounting, financial management, and strategy, allowing you to shape impactful outcomes in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing insightful financial reporting to the CFO, Executive and Minister that identifies pressures, risks and opportunities and supports decision making
• Undertaking analysis and evaluation of trends, cost drivers and identification of budget issues in support of high level analysis
• Developing, monitoring, analysing and advising on budgets, forecasts and financial results while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Management of the agencies' Shared Services arrangement, including liaising with service providers, managing the invoicing and contractual agreements
• Supporting the Agency’s Internal Budget process; and
• Processing month-end adjustments, ensuring they are accurate and reliable

The Ideal Person

To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience developing, monitoring, analysing and advising on internal budgets, as well as managing budgeting cycles, forecasts and financial reporting, with strong communication skills.

A background in project accounting is preferred, and exposure to systems accounting or ICT project accounting will be highly regarded. An existing security clearance is not required. Candidates from the private sector with the right background are encouraged to apply.

This role requires Australian citizenship.

Salary / Rate

• $97k - $110k + Super
• 12-month non-ongoing with the opportunity to become permanent
• WFH flexibility

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Pat Pena on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21032

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.