Finance Lead - Public Sector | Hybrid, Leadership Growth

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

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.