Deputy Chief Finance Officer

Australian War Memorial; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Australian War Memorial seeks a Deputy Chief Finance Officer to lead the management accounting function and shape financial strategy. This executive role partners with the CEO and senior managers to ensure resources align with strategic priorities and robust financial governance.

Key duties include leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow, assessing financial implications of major initiatives, and coordinating external budget processes.

Aufgaben

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Assessing financial implications of major initiatives.
• Coordinating external budget processes and BPORs where applicable.
• Building relationships with portfolio agencies and the Department of Finance to support funding and governance.

Jobbeschreibung

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Deputy CFO) leads the Memorial's management accounting function and plays a key role in shaping organisational financial strategy, performance and sustainability. The position provides high-level financial leadership, partnering with executives and senior managers to ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities and organisational objectives. The Deputy CFO also builds and maintains productive working relationships with senior stakeholders across the Memorial, portfolio agencies and the Department of Finance to support effective financial governance, funding outcomes and organisational decision-making. Operating in a complex and dynamic environment, the Deputy CFO applies strategic judgement to resolve financial challenges, provide authoritative advice and contribute to executive decision-making on organisational performance, investment priorities and long-term financial sustainability. The position combines strategic leadership with the ability to analyse complex financial issues when required, ensuring informed, practical and outcome-focused solutions for the organisation. Under broad direction, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for:

• Providing authoritative financial advice, analysis and strategic guidance to the Chief Finance Officer and senior leaders to support informed decision-making and organisational performance.
• Leading the Memorial's management accounting, budgeting and forecasting functions, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
• Assessing the financial implications, risks and opportunities associated with major initiatives, commercial activities and investment decisions, and contributing to organisational strategy development.
• Leading the preparation and management of the Memorial's external budget processes, including CBMS submissions and compliance with Budget Process Operational Rules (BPORs).
• Managing relationships with portfolio agencies and the Department of Finance, including the development of key budget documents such as Portfolio Budget Statements and New Policy Proposals.
• Overseeing appropriations management, cash flow forecasting and investment recommendations to support the Memorial's financial sustainability and stewardship obligations.
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on organisational financial performance, identifying emerging issues, risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Leading and developing the Management and Financial Accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and professional excellence.
• Driving improvements to financial systems, processes, reporting and governance frameworks to enhance organisational effectiveness and decision-making.
• Undertaking additional strategic financial projects and initiatives as required by the Chief Finance Officer.