ICT Finance Lead

NSW Rural Fire Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Salary packaging options

1 Agreed Absence leave day per month

Learning and development programs

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service in Sydney is seeking an ICT Finance Lead to manage budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting across ICT, advising the CIO and ICT Senior Leadership Team. You will support business cases and investment decisions while identifying risks and opportunities for value-for-money outcomes.

As ICT Finance Lead, you will shape budgets, forecasts and governance, translating complex data into actionable insights and partnering with program teams to strengthen financial

Qualifications

• Substantial management accounting and finance business-partnering experience.
• Ability to advise the CIO and ICT Senior Leadership Team.
• Understanding of how ICT projects, services, contracts and investments affect budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICT budgets, forecasts and multi-year financial plans.
• Provide strategic financial advice on expenditure trends, funding pressures and risks.
• Deliver monthly and ad hoc reporting on financial performance and variances.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, governance arrangements and reporting standards.
• Develop business cases, cost models, funding submissions and whole-of-life cost assessments.
• Support ICT procurement strategies and contract decisions.
• Coordinate ICT input into budget processes, audits and governance forums.
• Improve ICT financial data, systems and practices for transparency and accountability.
• Build financial capability across ICT by guiding leaders and project teams.

Skills

Management accounting

Finance business partnering

Education

Relevant accounting/finance qualification

Job description

• Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation


• Location: Sydney Olympic Park(hybrid working arrangements considered)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Matthew White, A/Director Information Communication Technology (CIO) for a confidential chat on *************@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys turning complex financial information into clear insights and practical recommendations? Are you passionate about supporting better investment decisions, strengthening financial governance and delivering value for money?

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative ICT Finance Lead to join our ICT team. In this role, you will lead ICT budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting while providing trusted advice to the Chief Information Officer and ICT Senior Leadership Team. You will support business cases and investment decisions, identify emerging financial risks and opportunities, and help improve financial accountability and capability across ICT.

As the ICT Finance Lead, you will lead financial planning, analysis, reporting and governance across ICT. You will provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Information Officer and ICT Senior Leadership Team, helping to inform investment decisions, manage financial risk and support the delivery of operational and organisational priorities.
You will work closely with ICT leaders, program and project teams, Finance, Procurement and other key stakeholders to develop budgets, forecasts, business cases, cost models and funding submissions. You will also translate complex financial information into clear insights and practical recommendations that improve financial performance, accountability and value for money.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and monitoring of ICT budgets, forecasts and multi-year financial plans.


• Provide strategic financial advice on expenditure trends, funding pressures, savings opportunities and emerging risks.


• Deliver accurate monthly and ad hoc reporting on financial performance, commitments, accruals, variances and forecasts.


• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, governance arrangements, reporting standards and assurance processes.


• Develop robust business cases, cost models, funding submissions and whole-of-life cost assessments.


• Support commercial evaluations, procurement strategies and ICT contract decisions.


• Coordinate ICT input into agency and government budget processes, audits, statutory reporting and governance forums.


• Improve ICT financial data, systems and practices to strengthen transparency, consistency and accountability.


• Build financial capability across ICT by providing practical guidance and advice to leaders, project teams, and service owners.


• Maintain collaborative relationships across ICT, Finance, Procurement, Governance, vendors and external assurance providers.

Our Ideal Candidate:

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Substantial management accounting and finance business-partnering experience.


• The confidence and credibility to advise the CIO and ICT Senior Leadership Team.


• A strong understanding of how ICT projects, services, contracts and investments affect budgets.


• The ability to identify emerging risks, funding pressures and savings opportunities early.


• Experience preparing accurate budgets, forecasts, accruals, variance analysis and executive reporting.


• Experience developing robust business cases, commercial evaluations and whole-of-life cost models.


• Knowledge of NSW Government financial, procurement and governance requirements.


• The ability to constructively challenge assumptions while maintaining positive working relationships.


• A commitment to improving financial systems, controls, reporting practices and data quality.


• A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, economics or commerce, or equivalent expertise.

Note:

As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more


• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family


• Salary packaging options available


• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month


• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)


• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities


• Local eateries and childcare facilities


• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park


• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

To embark on your RFS journey:

Candiates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.


• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.


• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.


• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference: R26-356

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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