Assistant Finance Director

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, as the Assistant Finance Director, you will play a crucial role within the client's small finance team, bridging transactional processes to organization-wide reporting.

This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in a diverse range of accounting and finance functions within a dynamic agency.

We are seeking a proactive individual who thrives on complexity, cultivates strong stakeholder relationships, and is committed to contributing to the development of a robust finance function that effectively supports our agency's core objectives.


About the role:

  • Provide strategic financial advice, accurate reporting, and forecasting to stakeholders. Manage financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
  • Create a variety of financial and business documents for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor spending against budgets, develop financial reports, and track expenses, billing, and payments.
  • Maintain the asset register and oversee annual stock take and valuation processes.
  • Lead compliance efforts, develop policies, and ensure financial governance frameworks are followed. Manage and supervise finance team members. Assist the Financial team with additional tasks as required.

About you:

  • Strategic thinker and achiever, embodying personal drive and integrity.
  • Excel in building productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Influential communication style effectively conveys ideas and positively influences others.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain/or maintain security clearance.


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