Manager Financial Reporting and Operations

Bureau Of Meteorology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology seeks an Executive Level 2 Manager to lead the Finance, Asset and Operations team and work closely with the CFO. The role focuses on delivering financial statements, governance and strategic direction for finance functions, assets, and procurement activities across the Commonwealth framework.

You will drive continuous financial improvement, oversee month-end processes, and provide expert financial advice within a Commonwealth government context.

Qualifications

• Be appropriately qualified (CA/CPA or equivalent) within a Commonwealth context.
• Experience with the PGPA Act 2013 and managing financial resources in a Commonwealth setting would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the financial statements, required accounting position papers, associated audit process and clearance through relevant internal committees.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing Cards and Treasury teams.
• Lead the management and accounting for the Bureau's assets and lease portfolio.
• Ensure robust financial governance framework to support financial compliance and statutory requirements.
• Support continuous financial improvement and best practice during reform in the Finance space.
• Develop and maintain policies and internal controls for effective management of the Bureau's finances.

Skills

CA/CPA or equivalent

Leadership

Public governance knowledge

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manager Financial Reporting and Operations

The Bureau is seeking a high performing Executive Level 2 Manager to lead the Finance, Asset and Operations team, working directly with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The role will:

• Deliver the financial statements, required accounting position papers, associated audit process and clearance though relevant internal committees
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing Cards and Treasury teams
• Lead the management and accounting for the Bureau's assets and lease portfolio
• Ensure the Bureau has a robust financial governance framework in place to support financial compliance, statutory requirements and operational outcomes.

The Bureau is undergoing significant reform in the Finance space. Your ability to implement, drive and adapt to change is instrumental in supporting the Bureau in its drive for continuous financial improvement and best practice.

The key duties of the position include:

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

1. Promotion and leadership to build a climate of continuous improvement to ensure high-quality delivery within the Finance and Operations team
2. Preparation of the financial statements, required accounting position papers, associated audit process and internal committee support.
3. Management of month end processes, reconciliations, cash management activities and reporting responsibilities
4. Leadership and strategic direction for the Asset Accounting team
5. Leadership and strategic direction for the Operations team (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing Cards and Treasury).
6. Ensuring the Bureau has a robust governance framework in place to support financial compliance, statutory requirements, and operational outcomes.
7. Development and maintenance of all relevant policies and internal controls for the effective management and control of the Bureau's finances.
8. Provision of specialist financial and accounting advice in relation to Commonwealth financial framework and relevant accounting standards.
9. Provision of expert advice and processes in relation to complex revenue and cost recovery arrangements in a Commonwealth government context.
10. Management of all taxation requirements for the Bureau, including provision of advice and submission of returns.
11. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Eligibility

• Be appropriately qualified (CA/CPA or equivalent) with strong financial management experience within a commonwealth government context.
• Experience with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA Act) 2013 and managing financial resources in a Commonwealth Government setting would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.

Getting to know the Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is one of the few organisations that touches the lives of all Australians and all Australia, every day. The Bureau works across Australia and remote islands, providing services from the Antarctic to beyond the equator, and from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. We are Australia's national weather, climate and water agency, in the Agriculture, Water and Environment portfolio of the Australian Government, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We provide data, information, knowledge, insight and wisdom to help Australians prepare and respond to the realities of their natural environment, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, analysis and advice covering Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. We undertake focused scientific research in support of our operations and services. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice, we provide one of Australia's most fundamental and widely used public services. We have strong relationships with our customers, partners and stakeholders in Australia, including the Australian Community and the emergency services sectors, all-levels of Government, and focus sectors including aviation, agriculture, energy and resources, national security and water.