APS6/EL1 Finance Coordinator External Budgets & Capital

Lead Commonwealth budgeting, capital planning and strategic financial reporting.

Your new employer
This opportunity is with a nationally recognised public sector research organisation delivering work that supports innovation, science and economic growth across Australia. Operating at scale and with a national footprint, the organisation offers the chance to contribute to complex financial planning and budgeting activities that have a meaningful impact.
Your new role
As the Finance Coordinator - External Budgets & Capital, you will play a key role in supporting external budget processes, capital planning and government reporting requirements. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic financial advice and help drive informed decision-making across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading external budget and capital budget processes and associated documentation
• Preparing budget publications and supporting budget submissions
• Managing reporting requirements through the Commonwealth budget framework
• Providing strategic advice on complex budgeting, financial management and policy matters
• Supporting New Policy Proposal costings and detailed financial analysis
• Preparing responses to budget-related and ministerial requests
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement across budgeting systems, tools and processes
• Supporting knowledge sharing, training and capability uplift across finance teams
• Contributing to broader financial planning and organisational objectives

What you'll need to succeed

• Must be an Australian citizen with a minimum of Baseline security clearance

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Business
• CA or CPA qualification (or working towards completion)
• Experience in external budgeting, financial planning or government finance environments
• Strong understanding of the Australian Government financial framework and budget processes
• Experience preparing financial management advice for senior stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering capability
• Well-developed analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing complex financial reports, submissions or budget documentation
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with experience using financial management systems such as CBMS highly regarded
• The ability to work collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team environment

What you'll get in return

• Labour-hire contract opportunity
• Work on complex, high-profile budgeting and capital planning activities
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic financial decision-making
• Collaborative, values-driven finance environment
• Opportunity to strengthen expertise in Commonwealth budgeting and reporting processes
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture
• Potential for contract extension based on business requirements

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now or contact Alden Soe on 02 6112 7698 or email alden.soe@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.
If this position isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new opportunity within finance, accounting, budgeting or financial planning, please contact Alden for a confidential discussion about your career.#3021656