Aso7 Principal Financial Analyst

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF STATE DEVELOPMENT Full time

**Department of State Development**
**Job reference**: 658558
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About us**:
The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia’s future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state’s significant economic opportunities.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government’s major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state’s economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For more information about our agency, please visit:
Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au

**About the role**:
The Finance and Investment Services team leads the development of budget strategy; provides financial, grant, procurement and contract management advice, services, and support, whilst ensuring the management of public funds is aligned with Government legislation and the Department’s Enterprise Plan.

The team have an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join the team as a **ASO7 Principal Financial Analyst.**

As the **ASO7 Principal Financial Analyst**, you will lead and deliver business and financial systems analysis, including identifying business needs and improvement opportunities, developing and implementing financial models, tools and techniques and working collaboratively with internal and external service providers and vendors.

In addition, you will partner will staff across the department to coordinate and provide a range of expert financial support and advice, as well as compliance monitoring and financial and budget reporting. You will also:

- Lead the planning, management and review of complex financial projects, and provide expert advice and guidance to DIIS project teams
- Deliver expert advice and contribution to the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of complex financial analysis and advisory programs, projects and services
- Provide expert coordination to a range of complex internal and external financial reporting and advisory functions, including for the provision of estimates briefs and responses to questions on notice
- Provide expert advice and consultancy to program, policy and strategy development, project proposals and risk mitigation processes

**Key Competencies**:
**To succeed in the **ASO7 Principal Financial Analyst** role, you will be able to demonstrate:

- Demonstrated experience in gathering financial data utilising contemporary budget management and financial systems and software tools to construct and maintain a range of financial reports.
- Significant experience in planning, delivering and evaluating complex financial analysis and advisory programs and services including partnering with, and providing expert advice and assistance to, business and project teams in relation to budget planning and management, financial management and reporting, and risk mitigation processes within a government context.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating and coordinating various DTF processes including Monthly Monitoring, Budget Bilateral, Agency Statements and Estimates, Horizon Year and Year End Review.

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary will be offered as $108,109 to $116,864 pa plus superannuation

**Benefits**:
Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- A variety of leave arrangements.
- Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities
- Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

**Qualifications**:

- **Essential**: Relevant degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
- **Desirable**:Nil

**Duration: Up to 12 months**

**Special Conditions**:

- A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment.

**Enquiries**:
**How to Apply**:
Applicants are required to submit the following:

- Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
- Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
- Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
- Pre-employment Declaration Form - find the attachment on the job advert.

**Applications close**: 23/03/2025 11:00 PM



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