EL 2 Director Management Reporting and Internal Budgets

Job title: EL 2 Director Management Reporting and Internal Budgets

Company: Department of Veterans’ Affairs


Job description:

• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Salary Range: $148,277 – $166,893 + Attractive Superannuation
• Contact Officer: Nick Stanton – 0476 511 167

The Financial Management Branch is responsible for supporting the department deliver for the veteran community by providing timely, accurate and informative financial support. The Branch has a range of core functions including:

• Management reporting and Internal Budgets
• External Financial Reporting
• Financial Operations
• Budget Estimates; and
• Financial Policy and Compliance

The Financial Management Branch is going through a renewal process and is looking for staff to continue to support these changes and improvements in the way we operate. A key change is the implementation of new systems to support a modern and contemporary operating environment, with a new expense management and travel system being rolled out and a new FMIS planned to be implemented through 2024 and 2025.These system changes are supported by improvements to how we operate and deliver our services, with a view to provide not only reliable, timely and accurate financial support but looking to work with other key enabling areas to provide seamless services to the department.We are looking for high performers and exceptional leaders who not only want to apply their expertise, but who want to proactively influence change. You need to be able to operate independently, be an agile and responsive leader, with excellent attention to detail and with relevant Commonwealth or private sector experience in managing a financial function.You will have a positive and proactive attitude, be able to manage multiple priorities as well as being resilient, responsive and flexible. You will have the ability to collaborate effectively, navigate ambiguity, be solutions focused, think on your feet and be able to work under limited direction. As part of the senior Finance team, you will be responsible for influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities and operational practices, building team capability and critically reviewing and improving practices.To be successful you will:

• be a leader who can build and lead a high-performing team to deliver quality services
• be a flexible and resilient who can motivate and support a diverse and multi-skilled team
• bring a strong commitment to building and maintaining a vibrant, respectful and inclusive workplace culture
• be able to collaborate successfully with colleagues at all levels of the department, and communicate with influence across the department and externally
• be a problem solver, ready to work with your clients to develop timely solutions to outcomes
• have strategic capability to identify emerging issues, provide advice, implement solutions and coordinate clear and accurate responses.

DutiesAs an EL2 – Director Management Accounting and Internal Budgets:

• Deliver Management Reporting to the Departmental Executive and set the overarching management reporting framework in consultation with the CFO
• Manage and deliver the Internal Budgets policy, process and build for both in year and forward year allocations
• Provide Financial advice and support tailored to the unique requirements of DVA
• Work with Finance Business Partner team to deliver timely and informative financial information to support decision making
• Finance analytics and metrics
• Budget Management System (TM1) and GUES system administration
• Manage a team of up to eight staff to deliver the above outcomes.

Key Skills required as an EL2 – Director Management Accounting and Internal Budgets

• innovative and forward-thinking senior finance professional
• support a modernisation and transformation program already underway
• providing outcomes to inform and support decision-making and operations
• lead a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
• strong and clear writing and verbal communication skills
• demonstrated ability to work with varied internal and external stakeholders

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
• The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.

NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 23 months.A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:

Expected salary: $148277 – 166893 per year

Location: Canberra, ACT

Job date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:42:31 GMT

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