Overview
ASO8 salary range, $121,107-$125,679 p.a. + super. Full-time ongoing position. Based at TAFE SA, Adelaide Campus, Regency Campus or Tonsley Campus.
About TAFE SA
TAFE SA is a values-driven organisation awarded Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards. It delivers quality education and skills training across regional and metropolitan locations to help students achieve job-ready outcomes.
The Role
We are seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen financial support across the organisation. The role will enhance service delivery to the business and provide an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
The Finance Manager – Operations plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making by providing high-level financial expertise, analysis, and guidance. Drawing on extensive professional experience and relevant qualifications, the role delivers complex and specialised financial functions to support Operational Divisions in achieving operational and strategic goals.
This role works closely with Executive Directors and Directors to drive strong business outcomes. It provides leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and advisory services, while fostering trusted partnerships with executives and managers. The position leads a high-performing finance team, delivering timely insights and analysis to support decision-making on budgets, investments, projects, contracts and policies. A key focus is driving continuous improvement in financial processes and managing the Financial Planning System to ensure effective resource allocation and long-term organisational performance. The Finance Manager – Operations must be a confident people leader who will develop the team and foster an inclusive team working environment.
Key Outcomes
* Lead the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of critical finance programs, functions and advisory services, including forecasting and budgeting processes and the preparation of advice for Executive and Board reporting.
* Lead the implementation and monitoring of accounting practice and budgets in accordance with TAFE SA policies and procedures and Department of Treasury and Finance requirements.
* Provide financial leadership, analysis and actionable insights into investment proposals, business cases, capital and operating projects, major contracts, policy and analysis on revenue and expense items.
* Lead a high performing team in the delivery of a business partnership approach and the provision of consistent, timely and relevant monthly reporting, regular stakeholder meetings, commercial advice and financial analysis to satisfy the goals of TAFE SA.
* Lead the financial planning, development, management and evaluation of critical projects, including managing resources, performance and quality assurance, and monitoring and reporting on deliverables and budgets.
* Work collaboratively with the Finance Manager Education to ensure operational alignment across both teams and consistency regarding process, analysis and standardisation of reporting.
* Develop, manage and evaluate resource plans including efficiently managing the team's significant financial and physical resources and ensuring activities are completed in accordance with agreed schedules and work practices.
* Responsible for the management and improvement of the Financial Reporting System used by the Finance Business Partner team.
What we offer
* Flexible working arrangements
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Special Conditions
* The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).
* Out of hours work may be required.
* Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required.
* Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Development Program.
* Eligibility to work in Australia.
Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines and Role Descriptor. Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description, with examples of your skills, experience, and knowledge, and how you apply them.
Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or violence. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations people, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability. We offer flexible work arrangements to help employees maintain work-life balance.
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