The Climate Change Authority (the Authority) is an independent statutory body established to provide balanced, expert, evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on climate change, including through conducting regular and specifically commissioned reviews and through undertaking climate change research. The Corporate Services Team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team to provide strategic and operational services and advice across the agency's finance, procurement and human resource functions and maintain the Authority's corporate governance framework and compliance. The team are also responsible for all security matters across the Authority including ICT and facilities management. The Senior Finance Advisor will work under the broad direction of the Assistant Manager to provide the supervision of day-to-day finance and accounts payable processing to support the Authority's financial, budgeting and reporting requirements and provide advice on a broad range of financial matters on behalf of the Authority. The key duties of the position include Assist in management of the financial function including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, travel, taxation, and month end processing. Assist in preparing financial reporting, budgets and other statutory reporting. Assist in reconciling capital projects, lease accounting, assets and valuation. Facilitate cash and appropriation management. Supervise, guide and mentor more junior staff within the Finance team. Liaise with stakeholders, developing and maintaining both internal and external relationships. Contribute to continuous business improvement with ideas and suggestions. Our ideal candidate will have: Financial knowledge and experience in financial reporting, accounts processing, compliance, travel, expense management, budget preparation and monthly reconciliation. Have the ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly organised, independent and capable of managing competing priorities to ensure effective contribution to team outcomes and deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach with conceptual capabilities and flexible approach. Ability to exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. Have an understanding or the ability to quickly acquire an understanding of the Commonwealth Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and other policy or frameworks will be highly regarded. Ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable and supporting colleagues at short notice. Relevant degree/qualifications or progress towards will be highly regarded.