Finance Lead ASO6

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

0.9 FTE options

School holiday support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Finance Lead (ASO6) for a South Australian State Government entity. You will oversee core accounting, budgeting, and system improvements across the organisation, with exposure to public sector finance and governance.

You will lead the finance team, coordinate audits, ensure compliance with Treasurer's Instructions, and drive insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions. A hybrid 50% office model is offered with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, year-end financial statements, and audit preparation.
• Familiarity with public sector financial frameworks and Treasurer's Instructions.
• Leadership mindset with capability development.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce; CPA/CA accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee cash flow and statutory compliance (BAS, FBT, workforce reporting).
• Lead, supervise and mentor the finance team to deliver operations and targets.
• Coordinate audits with Auditor-General's Office and government partners.
• Centralise and analyse organisational statistics to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Year-end financial statements

Audit preparation

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

CPA or CA accreditation (or in progress)

Job description

South Australian State Government Opportunity

Classification: Finance Lead ASO6

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:

As the Finance Lead, you will be responsible for:

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:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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.

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.

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