Finance Lead ASO6

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Public sector experience

Job summary

Randstad Australia is partnering with a prominent South Australian State Government entity to recruit a Finance Lead (ASO6) in Adelaide with a 50% hybrid arrangement.

In this role you will oversee core accounting, budgeting, and system improvements, lead a small finance team, and coordinate audits with external bodies while supporting strategic decision-making. A CPA/CA credential and public sector experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, year-end financial statements, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements, budgets, and forecasts in line with standards and instructions.
• Oversee cash flow, statutory compliance including BAS, FBT, and workforce reporting.
• Lead and mentor the finance team to deliver daily operations and meet targets.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with Auditor-General’s Office and SA Treasury.
• Centralise and analyse statistics to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Year-end statements

Audit preparation

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting, Commerce degree

Job description

• South Australian State Government Opportunity
• Classification: Finance Lead ASO6
• Work Arrangement: Full-time

• South Australian State Government Opportunity
• Classification: Finance Lead ASO6
• Location: Adelaide | 50% Hybrid
• Tenure: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
• Work Arrangement: Full-time

Join the Finance Team!

Are you looking to expand your finance leadership skills in a purpose-driven environment? A prominent State Government entity is seeking a motivated Finance Lead (ASO6) to oversee core accounting, budgeting, and system improvements across the organisation. This role is an ideal growth opportunity for ambitious professionals from the public, private, or arts/creative sectors.

About the Role

• Preparing annual Financial Statements, budgets, and forecasts in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and Treasurer's Instructions.
• Overseeing organisational cash flow and statutory compliance, including BAS, FBT, and annual workforce reporting.
• Leading, supervising, and mentoring the finance team to deliver daily operations and achieve performance targets.
• Coordinating audit requirements and liaising with the Auditor-General’s Office, SA Treasury, and external bodies.
• Centralising and analysing organisational statistics to support strategic decision-making.

About You

• Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting, year-end financial statements, and audit preparation.
• Familiarity with public sector financial frameworks, Treasurer’s Instructions, or statutory compliance standards.
• A curious, problem-solving mindset with the drive to develop your leadership capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA accreditation (or currently working towards completion).

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
• Direct Reports: Two Finance Officers
• Key Collaborators: Program Managers, Operational Leaders, and external audit/government partners.

Why Join the Team

• 50% hybrid working model, with Tuesdays as a cooperative anchor day in the office.
• Genuine flexibility, including 0.9 FTE options (subject to peak August–September delivery) and school holiday support.
• A creative, values-driven culture supporting regional South Australia.
• A supportive platform to advance your leadership and public sector accounting career.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.