Principal Financial Advisor

Financial Policy and Operations; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A government financial advisory office is seeking a Principal Financial Advisor to join the Financial Policy and Operations team in Western Australia. This role focuses on shaping financial policy and interpreting legislation to support effective government decision-making. Key responsibilities include analyzing accounting standards, providing advice to government agencies, and developing financial governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting accounting standards in a financial reporting context.
• Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze accounting standards and legislation.
• Provide written advice to government agencies.
• Develop financial policy and guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of accounting standards

Collaboration

Job description

Principal Financial Advisor Position No : 00033731 Level / Salary : Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (PSCSA 2024) + superannuation Directorate / Business Unit : Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer ->

Financial Policy and Operations Work Type : Permanent - Full Time Location : Perth Closing Date : 2026-01-12 4 : 00 PM

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.

We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.

We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.

The work area

This role sits within the Financial Policy and Operations team, which is part of the Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer business unit. The team provides advice in relation to the State’s Financial Management and Accountability Framework and provides advice on a range of issues that influence government’s decision-making.

The opportunity

Are you enthusiastic about shaping financial policy and interpreting legislation to support effective government decision-making? We are seeking a motivated Principal Financial Advisor to join our Financial Policy and Operations team and make a real impact on financial governance in Western Australia.

In this role, you will :

• Research, analyse and evaluate accounting standards, legislation and policy in relation to the State’s financial management framework, including the Climate Risk Framework.
• Provide written advice to government agencies on their reporting and compliance obligations and make recommendations regarding policies and practices.
• Develop and draft financial policy and guidance to strengthen financial governance and reporting across the public sector.

This is your chance to influence financial policy at a whole-of-government level and help shape frameworks that underpin Western Australia’s financial integrity. If you have experience interpreting accounting standards in a financial reporting context, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach, we encourage you to apply.

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