Director – Internal Budgets, Systems and Reporting

Job title: Director – Internal Budgets, Systems and Reporting

Company: Department of Finance and Administration


Job description:

• Business Enabling Services Group / Corporate Division / Chief Financial Officer Branch
• Executive Level 2 ($154,910 – $182,377) | Ongoing | Full-time & Part-time
• Canberra, ACT

ABOUT THE BRANCHThe Chief Financial Officer Branch (CFOB) provides high-quality and timely financial information to assist strategic decision making and drive improved organisational performance supporting the Department achieve its goals.CFOB develops and oversees execution of a clear, concise, and executable long-term financial strategy for the department. The Branch consists of six sections:

• External budgets
• Internal budgets and reporting
• Finance business partners
• Procurement and contracting
• Financial accounting and reporting, and
• Financial governance and operations

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe Director of the Internal Budgets, Systems and Reporting team is a leader within the CFO branch, intrusted with the stewardship of the Department’s internal budget allocations, capital allocations and financial position. This position demands a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of finance and strategy, a strong ability to drive transformation and build financial capability across the Department. Shaping the financial systems and practices, you will support the Department to achieve its strategic goals and priorities.Duties of the role include but limited to:

• Exercising strong leadership and direction of a high-performing team in the delivery of financial and budget deliverables, managing business issues, monthly and annual management and/or financial reporting requirements, budgets and costings, business activity reporting and analytics, developing and coordinating Cabinet Submissions and, developing improvements to financial systems and processes.
• Providing clear and concise strategic advice and reporting to internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to budget and financial management, financial policy, financial systems and processes.
• Overseeing the management of core financial systems, proactively identifying and influencing the implementation of process and system improvements.
• Maintaining strong communication channels with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of CFO Branch outcomes.
• Supervising, developing and coaching staff, including the provision of clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance and delegating responsibility.
• Engaging and influencing senior leadership by explaining complex information, translating financial systems management initiatives into operational goals. Create a shared sense of purpose to enable implementation.

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATIONFor detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
• We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via

or call (02) 6215 1717 between 8:30am – 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday. * We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the Recruitment team via
or call (02) 6215 1717 between 8:30am – 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday. * For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.

Expected salary: $154910 – 182377 per year

Location: Canberra, ACT

Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 00:03:49 GMT

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