The Director - Finance is responsible for managing the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's (VCAA) financial governance and performance.
This role involves leading the preparation and provision of accurate financial information, data, and compliance advice to key stakeholders, including the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Board and the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Director - Finance reports to the Executive Director, Corporate Services. In addition to bringing technical expertise, the role is also a member of the VCAA's and Corporate Services Division's executive teams and is expected to contribute to whole-of-organisation leadership This role requires experience in a senior management role leading finance systems and high-level reporting, preferably in a context that reflects the governance and operational characteristics of the VCAA.
Leading the finance team, the Director - Finance will ensure quality service delivery, lead the organisations financial management and foster an workplace of collaboration and excellence.
The Director - Finance ensures the effective delivery of financial services and reporting, business monitoring, and risk management through exemplary leadership.
About the Role
The Director - Finance is expected to:
- Coordinate development of the annual budget, and forward estimates; providing expert advice and support across the VCAA on budgeting, and financial planning and management, including upskilling employees to improve overall financial management competency of the organisation.
- Streamline the financial planning, budgeting and analysis processes through the effective design and utilisation of existing technologies and skills, including the implementation of self-service reporting to the organisation, cashflow forecasting and reporting, and financial forecasting.
- Lead the Finance team in building, maintaining, and leveraging strategic relationships across the organisation and with the Department of Education Finance team.
- Lead the Financial Accounting team with month-end and year-end activities to ensure financial compliance with statutory requirements including the Financial Management Act 1994.
📌 Director Finance
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Melbourne