Financial Analyst
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced financial analyst to join our team as a mid-senior level contract role. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to solve complex financial issues.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing, managing and monitoring IT budgets ensuring alignment with agency priorities
* Preparing financial forecasts and facilitating annual budget build 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 FinOps capabilities to support cloud computing costs and maximise business value from digital investments
* Providing detailed financial analysis and advice to support decision making
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 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
* Strong attention to detail and experience using budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline and 5+ years' experience in an accountancy role
Benefits:
* Competitive margins
* Personalised application support
* Career growth
* Federal government contracts
Others:
* 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
Selection Criteria:
* Excellence in financial analysis and problem-solving
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines