Strategic Finance Partner | Assistant Director, FBP

Australian Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry is inviting applications for the Assistant Director, Finance Business Partner. You will lead strategic financial partnerships, deliver timely insights, and support budgets and forecasts across the department.

The role sits within the Finance & Investment Division and works with senior executives to drive financial sustainability and policy delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading and developing a high performing, client-focused team.
• Understanding cost recovery principles.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and PGPA Act 2013 requirements.
• Experience providing evidence-based financial advice to executives.
• Experience leading change across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to provide strategic financial advice and high-quality service.
• Collaborate with the Director FBP and teams to address financial matters and messaging.
• Prepare monthly financial management reports and analyze performance and risks.
• Support budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Contribute to ICT reporting, gateway reviews and capital accounting matters.
• Engage with Accounting and Cost Recovery on technical issues.
• Lead a diverse team and uphold core values.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cost recovery principles

Accounting standards

Financial analysis

Change management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Australian Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry is inviting applications for the Assistant Director, Finance Business Partner. You will lead strategic financial partnerships, deliver timely insights, and support budgets and forecasts across the department.

The role sits within the Finance & Investment Division and works with senior executives to drive financial sustainability and policy delivery.