Senior Finance Officer

Attorney-General's Department; South Australia; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General’s Department in Australia is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join the CBS Finance team. You will deliver financial services, analysis and advice across financial accounting, management accounting and financial operations.

The role supports sound financial management, governance and informed decision-making across CBS. You will prepare budgets and forecasts, undertake reconciliations, monitor statutory funds and ensure compliance with government financial requirements,

Qualifications

• You are a finance professional with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and financial operations.
• You have strong analytical skills and enjoy solving problems, identifying improvements and turning financial information into practical advice.
• You understand government financial requirements and the importance of accuracy, compliance and good financial management.
• With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you can build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and work independently to deliver quality outcomes.
• People who are motivated, analytical, and have a collaborative approach are encouraged to apply.
• If you’re ready to apply your financial expertise, contribute to meaningful outcomes and make a difference through your work, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Undertaking reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Monitoring statutory funds.
• Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and government requirements.
• Providing practical advice to managers and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and processes to drive efficiency and strengthen financial outcomes.

Skills

financial reporting

budgeting

reconciliations

financial operations

analytical skills

problem solving

communication skills

collaborative approach

Job description

Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $92,122-$102,456 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

About the Opportunity

Are you a finance professional who enjoys analysing numbers, solving problems and helping an organisation make informed decisions? Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is seeking a motivated and analytical Senior Finance Officer to join the Finance team.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you’ll deliver financial services, analysis and advice across financial accounting, management accounting and financial operations. You’ll play a key role in supporting sound financial management, strong governance and effective decision-making across CBS.

Responsibilities

• Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Undertaking reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Monitoring statutory funds.
• Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and government requirements.
• Providing practical advice to managers and stakeholders.

You’ll also identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and processes, using your analytical skills and initiative to drive efficiency and strengthen financial outcomes.

About You

You are a finance professional with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and financial operations. You have strong analytical skills and enjoy solving problems, identifying improvements and turning financial information into practical advice. You understand government financial requirements and the importance of accuracy, compliance and good financial management. With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you can build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and work independently to deliver quality outcomes.

People who are motivated, analytical, and have a collaborative approach are encouraged to apply.

If you’re ready to apply your financial expertise, contribute to meaningful outcomes and make a difference through your work, we encourage you to apply.

About the Business

The Attorney‑General’s Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high‑level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community.

CBS is a division of AGD and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focused and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

The Senior Finance Officer operates within a complex financial management and public sector accountability environment requiring the interpretation and application of government financial policies, Treasurer's Instructions, accounting standards and legislative requirements. The role undertakes financial analysis, reconciliations and reporting activities, supports the management of financial controls and statutory financial obligations, and contributes to reliable financial information across CBS.

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Andrew McInerney, Manager, Finance, Consumer and Business Services at [e-mail]

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .