The Climate Change Authority (the Authority) is an independent statutory body located in the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water portfolio. The Authority provides 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 Branch works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team to provide strategic and operational services and advice across the Authority's human resources, financial management, procurement, property and facilities management, governance, risk and audit, protective security, and information management functions. The Manager, Finance is responsible for the effective leadership of the finance function and the delivery of associated activities and outcomes. This role includes a large variety of functions across a small agency and requires a willingness to contribute both strategically, as well as the ability to work side by side with teams to achieve outcomes. The Manager, Finance requires a comprehensive knowledge of Commonwealth financial frameworks to support the General Manager, Corporate and CFO. They will lead the delivery of robust and forward-looking financial management and ensure alignment with broader government priorities. The key duties of the position include Lead the development and management of the Authority's external and internal budgets, including active participation in the whole-of-government budget process, Portfolio Budget Statements, and New Policy Proposal costings, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and sound fiscal management. Deliver high-quality external and internal financial and statutory reporting, underpinned by risk identification and mitigation strategies. Provide advice to senior management and committees to inform strategic decision-making. Lead the execution of month end financial and reporting processes including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and AP/AR. Develop, maintain and support the FMIS, developing finance system strategies, and ensure accounting requirements are met. Develop and support a strong internal control and governance culture by overseeing financial compliance with the PGPA Act and relevant accounting standards. Ensure the agency meets all required statutory reporting, contractual obligations, auditing and tax requirements, and maintains an exemplary reputation. Build and support strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other agencies. Lead business strategy to improve operational efficiency and productivity and foster a collaborative team environment that shares lessons learned to ensure a continuous improvement approach. Supervise, guide and mentor staff within the Finance team. Key attributes for the position include: Experience preparing, interpreting, analysing, and presenting annual financial statements and periodic financial reports. Demonstrated achievement of leading, developing and empowering highly performing teams, through inclusive leadership. Ability to interpret legislation and accounting standards, and to implement appropriate accounting and reporting reforms. Demonstrated planning and organisation skills to deliver outcomes within time and budget constraints. Demonstrated analytical capability to research, develop and implement solutions that strategically improve financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication and people skills. Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining relationships with colleagues and key external stakeholders. Ability to work in a fluid environment, remaining flexible, agile and adaptable supporting colleagues at short notice. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic and strategic financial leader with expertise in public sector finance, ability to influence at the executive level, and a demonstrated record of delivering desired financial outcomes in a complex operating environment. Candidates must have tertiary qualifications in accounting/commerce or a related field. Current membership of either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is desired, but not essential.