Public Sector Finance Manager - 6 Month Contract (Adelaide)

Randstad Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty in Adelaide is seeking a Business Manager (AS05) to deliver core management accounting support within a dynamic state government environment. This 6-month contract offers an immediate start and an hourly rate of 58.86 plus super.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting, partnering with directorates and central finance to provide timely financial advice and drive cost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or Business (CPA or CA accreditation is highly regarded).
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to perform complex reconciliations and manage financial transactions accurately.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills, with a talent for presenting financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, influence stakeholders, and foster a cooperative environment across division teams and central finance.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets and submissions in consultation with management, monitor performance, and investigate expenditure variances and trends.
• Reconciliations & Transaction Management: Perform monthly reconciliations (such as budgeted vs. actual full time employee) and ensure journals, accruals, and invoices are accurately processed in financial systems.
• Management Accounting & Financial Analysis: Provide core management accounting support by analysing monthly performance, evaluating cost efficiencies, and developing project cost/benefit analyses.
• Financial Reporting & Statements: Produce informative monthly financial reports, commentary, and assist in the preparation of financial statements for senior leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner with directorate management teams, clinical leaders, and central finance to provide clear, timely financial advice and business support.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Randstad Pty in Adelaide is seeking a Business Manager (AS05) to deliver core management accounting support within a dynamic state government environment. This 6-month contract offers an immediate start and an hourly rate of 58.86 plus super.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting, partnering with directorates and central finance to provide timely financial advice and drive cost efficiencies.