Strategic Finance is seeking a motivated, well organised person who can work independently and as a team member to effectively perform the role and functions of Assistant Director, Senior Management Accountant. They should possess a good understanding and have experience in public sector budget processes and financial frameworks, management accounting skills, excellent analytical ability and are client focused with high-level communication skills. Strategic Finance is responsible for the analysis of current and emerging economic and financial issues, assisting in the development of the Directorate’s budget strategy and specific budget proposals, providing advice on financial performance and trends, and assisting managers with business specific financial needs. The successful applicant will be required to: Assist in the development and coordination of the Directorate’s internal and external budget process and annual financial statements; Undertake financial analysis and budget costings; Financial and performance management reporting and forecast; Assist in ensuring compliance with Treasury guidelines, statutory reporting and other legislation requirements and timeframe; and Liaise and negotiate with other agencies as required. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience in the use of complex spreadsheets and financial management systems such as TM1, is highly desirable. Relevant accounting or equivalent qualifications, or significant progress towards gaining them is highly desirable. Membership of either Australian professional accounting bodies (CPA or ICA) is also highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to Apply: Potential candidates should include a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae and the details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.