Initial contract duration & extensions : Asap to 30 June
with no extensions
Location & working arrangements : ACT - Hybrid
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Responsibilities
Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency and divisional priorities
Preparing financial forecasts and facilitate the agency's annual bottom-up budget build and mid-year review processes.
Tracking and reporting on IT expenditure, identifying risks and opportunities
Implementing controls and governance for IT spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money
Leveraging existing financial operations (FinOps) capabilities to support the management of cloud computing costs and maximise business value from digital investments
Preparing financial presentations for senior executives and stakeholders
Providing detailed financial analysis and advice to support decision making and the preparation of executive and governance committee papers.
Consolidating and analysing existing financial data including budgets, journal records, and related documents to support analytical and financial reviews for CIOD.
Optimising license and maintenance fees by eliminating redundant or underutilised tools, and by identifying opportunities to consolidate vendor licences and renegotiate agreements.
Assisting the exploration and implementation of innovations or composable architectures to optimise the cost of operating and hosting technologies.
Informing IT purchasing and procurement activities through the analysis and summarising of current financial position
Liaising with the programmes finance teams and team within the central Enabling & Regulating Group, to progress critical financial management and budget activities.
Performing additional responsibilities as required and directed by the Director, IT SPG&M
Selection Criteria
Experience dealing with Public Service financial data.
Strong cost accounting experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confident dealing with senior stakeholders.
Ability to solve complex financial issues and ability to work under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and experience using budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools.
Advanced computer software skills, including advanced Excel and other accounting packages.
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or in a related discipline and 5+ years' experience in an accountancy role.
Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA preferred.
Experience with ICT procurement, expense management, and budget management in a federal government context.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function & Industries: Finance and Sales, IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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