Budget Strategy Lead – Public Sector Finance

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government Strategic Finance is seeking an Assistant Director, Budgets for a full-time temporary posting in Canberra. The role requires strong knowledge of public sector budget processes and financial frameworks, plus solid management accounting and analytical skills.

Strong communication with clients is essential. The successful candidate will develop and coordinate budget processes, perform financial analysis and costings, produce reports and forecasts, ensure Treasury compliance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector budget processes and financial frameworks.
• Excellent analytical ability and client-focused communication.
• Experience with complex spreadsheets and TM1 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and coordinating 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.
• Liaise and negotiate with other agencies as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Public sector budgeting

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Analytical

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification

CPA/ICA membership

Tools

TM1

Job description

ACT Government Strategic Finance is seeking an Assistant Director, Budgets for a full-time temporary posting in Canberra. The role requires strong knowledge of public sector budget processes and financial frameworks, plus solid management accounting and analytical skills.

Strong communication with clients is essential. The successful candidate will develop and coordinate budget processes, perform financial analysis and costings, produce reports and forecasts, ensure Treasury compliance, and